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S688 FTA

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 FTA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jun 2013 77,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed 195/60/14

Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall scrubbed 195/60/14

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,334 miles

clutch judder

offside front tyre starting to crack 195/60/14

slight mist of oil on both steering rack gaitors and slight play in steering rack

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,380 miles

Small nails in n/s/f tyre tread + worn low on edge + side wall damaged[replacement recommended]195/60/14

Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 61,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,296 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 58,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2006 53,577 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 53,577 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?

Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,190
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,241
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,809
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,268
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
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S688 FTA is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 76,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S688 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S688 FTA is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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