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T973 LEF

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 LEF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 137,632 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

both front headlamp ,lenses poor causing poor intensity/poor pattern

front brake discs worn

rear wiper rubber split

suspension soft

Fail 22 Feb 2012 137,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light illuminated

both front headlamp ,lenses poor causing poor intensity/poor pattern

front brake discs worn

rear wiper rubber split

suspension soft

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,959 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,959 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light illuminated

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 122,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 114,308 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 114,306 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,788 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 99,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,043 miles

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

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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T973 LEF is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T973 LEF, 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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T973 LEF is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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