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V226 KAV

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,328 mi
Last recorded123,328 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 KAV
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,328 miles

Both front & n/s/rear tyres h rated, o/s/rear tyre t rated

Exhaust emmisons only just passed after 3rd atempt, vehicle requires new cat

Head lamp beam pattern poor

Fail 20 Oct 2010 123,328 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front & n/s/rear tyres h rated, o/s/rear tyre t rated

Head lamp beam pattern poor

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,158 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,912 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 106,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 101,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

c.v boots damp

Pass 31 Oct 2005 87,939 miles

front brake discs worn low and lipped

outer c.v boots damp

Fail 31 Oct 2005 87,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn low and lipped

outer c.v. boots damp

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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V226 KAV is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V226 KAV, 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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V226 KAV is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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