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V531 EKU

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,512 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front brake pipes rusty feeding flexis.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded feeding wheel cyl.

o/s rear brake pipes rusty before & after brake flexi.

o/s/r inner position lamp came on when tapped.

rewverse lamps inop.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front brake pipes rusty feeding flexis.

n/s/r brake pipe corroded feeding wheel cyl.

o/s rear brake pipes rusty before & after brake flexi.

o/s/r inner position lamp came on when tapped.

rewverse lamps inop.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lamps inop.

slight play in antiroll bar d bushes & o/s/r roll bar link.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,496 miles

reverse lamps inop.

slight play in antiroll bar d bushes & o/s/r roll bar link.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,680 miles

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

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

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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V531 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V531 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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V531 EKU is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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