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V281 RFL

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,373 mi
Last recorded66,373 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 RFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,368 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,234 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection to seat belt

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

coolant level low

Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tow bar electrics socket cover missing

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,733 miles

tow bar electrics socket cover missing

vehicle becoming rusty in places underneath

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,736 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,553 miles

Rear 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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V281 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Blue 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 V281 RFL, 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 V281 RFL registered?

V281 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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