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V261 DGK

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,235 mi
Last recorded73,235 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 DGK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,235 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlights starting to mist

NSR floor corroded out of area

OSR floor rusty/shailing

Rear number plate deteriorated but still readable from distance

Fail 17 Nov 2015 73,235 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Headlights starting to mist

NSR floor corroded out of area

OSR floor rusty/shailing

Rear number plate deteriorated but still readable from distance

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,548 miles

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

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

centre /rear floors very rusty shailing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,621 miles

Both rear tyres heavy cracking

Engine oil leak

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre worn inside edge 1.6mm

N/S/R tyre wearing outter edge

Rear floors/subframe rusty/shailing

Fail 24 Nov 2014 65,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres heavy cracking

Engine oil leak

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre worn inside edge 1.6mm

N/S/R tyre wearing outter edge

Rear floors/subframe rusty/shailing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,343 miles

both rear floors/back of sills rusty shailing

enginr oil leaks??

rear suspension/subframe rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,468 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,468 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,469 miles

Drivers interior door handle operation stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,775 miles

Nearside rear floor rusty and shailing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,048 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,042 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,573 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,301 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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V261 DGK is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V261 DGK, 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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V261 DGK is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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