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T897 VEW

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 VEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,372 miles

cv boots cracking/ o/s/f centre cap missing/ clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn/ corrosion on rear brake pipes/ noise o/s/r wheel/ corrsion on o/s/f brake pipe

front discs worn/ n/s/f brake pad wearing unevan/ radiator poor & leaking/ battery insecure/ exhaust joints poor

Fail 31 Oct 2009 99,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cv boots cracking/ o/s/f centre cap missing/ clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn/ corrosion on rear brake pipes/ noise o/s/r wheel/ corrsion on o/s/f brake pipe

front discs worn/ n/s/f brake pad wearing unevan/ radiator poor & leaking/ battery insecure/ exhaust joints poor

Pass 1 Nov 2008 94,005 miles

osr lamp damaged,os outer cv gator poor,brake pipes rusty,wear in brake discs & pads,battery unsecure,exhaust rusty,rear bumper cracked...

Fail 25 Oct 2008 94,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

osr lamp damaged,os outer cv gator poor,brake pipes rusty,wear in brake discs & pads,battery unsecure,exhaust rusty,rear bumper cracked...

Pass 13 Oct 2007 85,833 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 85,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 66,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T897 VEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T897 VEW, 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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T897 VEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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