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V253 GEW

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,449 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on exhaust

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,762 miles

both headlight lenses frosty

Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,762 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

both headlight lenses frosty

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,768 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,001 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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V253 GEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V253 GEW, 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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What year was V253 GEW registered?

V253 GEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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