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V101 GEC

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,390 mi
Last recorded93,390 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 GEC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall and tread 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 93,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer wall and tread 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread 195/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,878 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hydraulic system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 89,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,546 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 85,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill surface corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,283 miles

exhaust system surface corroded

offside and nearside rear sills have light surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 47,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,739 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,787 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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V101 GEC is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V101 GEC, 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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V101 GEC is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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