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V156 FCR

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,068 mi
Last recorded148,068 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 FCR
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 148,068 miles

Battery ; clamp requires securing

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; pipes corroded , n/s/r & o/s/r front to rear by fuel tank

Divers door check strap faulty

Driveshafts ; n/s/ & o/s outer gaiters leaking grease

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; both headlamps lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting viewsfitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,186 miles

Brakes ; front pads appear low

Brakes ; pipes corroded , n/s/rinner by fuel tank , o/s/r inner & o/s/r outer

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , may affect light emission

Lighting ; o/s headlamp aim at max height , check mounting

Note ; c.v. gaiters repaired , recommend replace

Seat belts ; o/s/f webbing frayed , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes ; front pads appear low

Brakes ; pipes corroded , n/s/rinner by fuel tank , o/s/r inner & o/s/r outer

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , may affect light emission

Lighting ; o/s headlamp aim at max height , check mounting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belts ; o/s/f webbing frayed , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 7 Dec 2011 109,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 109,980 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 76,526 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s rear tyre distorted

Fail 30 May 2008 69,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 63,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 63,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 54,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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V156 FCR is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V156 FCR, 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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V156 FCR is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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