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T166 YEW

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 YEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,920 miles

both headlight patters poor

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Feb 2010 92,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both headlight patters poor

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear 175/65r14 tyres worn on inneredges

engine noisey(tappety) poss due to very low engine oil

pas fluid just above minimum

rear exhaust pipe to rear silencer joint corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2009 90,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear 175/65r14 tyres worn on inneredges

engine noisey(tappety) poss due to very low engine oil

pas fluid just above minimum

rear exhaust pipe to rear silencer joint corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,729 miles

boot release mecanism not working but can still be opened by key

engine intermittantly hunting

exhaust manifold cracked and slightly leaking

right rear passenger seat release button sticking

tailgate struts weak and dont hold tailgate up

Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

boot release mecanism not working but can still be opened by key

engine intermittantly hunting

exhaust manifold cracked and slightly leaking

right rear passenger seat release button sticking

tailgate struts weak and dont hold tailgate up

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,836 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Feb 2007 75,836 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,699 miles

1)175.65.14 2)both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges 3)o/s/r tyre sidewall perished 4)front brake pads worn low 5)centre exhaust corroded 6)

6)front brakes slightly out of balance

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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T166 YEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T166 YEW, 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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T166 YEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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