Hyundai Lantra Gsi (1998)
1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Hyundai Lantra GSI is a significant reliability concern: just 29.6% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With 12% of vehicles having suffered dangerous defects, this is a model where safety issues have genuinely appeared on the road.
These cars are carrying around 91,000 miles on average for their age, which is fairly typical, but they're failing badly because of underlying wear—averaging 0.84 failures and 1.6 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for immediate repairs and a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows Hyundais well, because this generation simply doesn't hold up.
What to check before buying a 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 116 | 29.8% | 0.84 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Hyundai Lantra Gsi vehicles fall between 74,074 and 100,747 miles.
MOT History Averages
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