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V255 DRE

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,976 mi
Last recorded100,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 DRE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,976 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 86,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,571 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,570 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 73,730 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,074 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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V255 DRE is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V255 DRE, 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 V255 DRE registered?

V255 DRE is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V255 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 DRE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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