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V491 EKU

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,883 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,884 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 71,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,724 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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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V491 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V491 EKU, 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 V491 EKU registered?

V491 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V491 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 EKU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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