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T553 RMX

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,825 mi
Last recorded84,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 RMX
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,825 miles

Offside c v boot poor

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,825 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside c v boot poor

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens poor (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens poor (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,245 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre stop light not working

offside wiper split

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,920 miles

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

centre stop light not working

offside wiper split

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,197 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,258 miles

Horn a little quiet

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight dampness around steering rack

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s aim on lower limits

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,107 miles

Both aims on lower limits

Slight bind to n/s/f brake

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight dampness around p/s rack

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,434 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

P/s rack damp

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

N/s/f seat belt buckle stiff operation

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

N/s/r tyre perished

P/s rack damp

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,390 miles

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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T553 RMX is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T553 RMX, 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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T553 RMX is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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