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V740 DEF

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 DEF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,700 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,700 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,637 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 41,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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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V740 DEF is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V740 DEF, 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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V740 DEF is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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