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V279 RFL

1999 Hyundai Lantra Gsi

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,430 mi
Last recorded100,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra Gsi82,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 RFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra Gsi
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,430 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 83,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air conditioning condensor corroded and sagging

Fail 29 May 2007 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air conditioning condensor corroded and sagging

Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 75,174 miles

Inner Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,016 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 75,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 74,941 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre small cracks

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra Gsi?

Based on 611 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
position lamp(s) not working 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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V279 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra Gsi in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Lantra Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 82,002 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 Gsi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V279 RFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Hyundai Lantra Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V279 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra Gsi, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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