Hyundai Lantra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 171 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
171
Best Year
2000 (73%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?
Hyundai Lantra by Year
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About the Hyundai Lantra
The Hyundai Lantra has been tested 171 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (1998 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 51 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 63%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older HYUNDAI LANTRAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 104,442 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 89,856 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Lantra is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
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