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V261 JAR

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,780 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 72,778 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,370 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,675 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,528 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 55,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,590 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 JAR 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 75%.

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 V261 JAR, 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 V261 JAR registered?

V261 JAR is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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