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V578 RFL

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 RFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 136,562 miles

NSF indicator lens missing

NSR door damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2012 136,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

NSF indicator lens missing

NSR door damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,327 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn from inner edges

near side front ind. cover missing (not emitting white ligh)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 117,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 97,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 97,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 76,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 76,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 69,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 50,670 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 50,670 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V578 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V578 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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V578 RFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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