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T489 BFM

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 BFM
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,564 miles

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

engine sump rusted and leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sump badly corroded and leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2010 96,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sump badly corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,591 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 93,591 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 91,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 91,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,024 miles

3 rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2006 84,014 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front no plate in poor condition

nail in tyre

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2005 72,702 miles

o/s sill damaged

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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T489 BFM is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T489 BFM, 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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T489 BFM is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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