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V256 GEW

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 116,039 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,039 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 107,938 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,938 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,907 miles

Both front indicator bulbs getting pale

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

Offside rear tyre on legal minimum tread depth limit, requires changing

rear & nearside front brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,907 miles

Both front indicator bulbs getting pale

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre on legal minimum tread depth limit, requires changing

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear & nearside front brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advisery ; front pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,425 miles

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

Offside 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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V256 GEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V256 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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V256 GEW is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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