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V205 JMY

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 JMY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,984 miles

Engine noisy (oil on minimum level)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisy (oil on minimum level)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,536 miles

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

both headlamps hazed poor beam images

Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,536 miles

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

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

both headlamps hazed poor beam images

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front direction indicators slightly discoloured

both outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front direction indicators slightly discoloured

both outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,742 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,742 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low customer advised level topped up 2.0 litres to max level

Fail 18 Nov 2011 60,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low customer advised level topped up 2.0 litres to max level

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,234 miles

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

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

battery loose

body damage o/s

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering belt starting to crack

Fail 14 Oct 2009 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre perished around sidewall,unable to see cords

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,816 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished around sidewall,unable to see cords

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,771 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,359 miles

high level brake light n/w

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perrished and split

Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 38,859 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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V205 JMY is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V205 JMY, 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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V205 JMY is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 October 1999.

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