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V308 RFL

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 RFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,903 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 101,594 miles

both front cv boot slightly deteriated

both front sidelight dim

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses covered in grease

Fail 28 Apr 2011 101,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv boot slightly deteriated

both front sidelight dim

both rear brake pipes to brake hoses covered in grease

Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,434 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,213 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,928 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,369 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,830 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 58,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,372 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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V308 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V308 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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V308 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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