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V840 PFL

1999 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 PFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 107,301 miles

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

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

Front discs distorted..

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 107,301 miles

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

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

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

Front discs distorted..

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,397 miles

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

evidence of judder from nearside front brake but not severe

nearside outer driveshaft joint worn (knocks on lock)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

evidence of judder from nearside front brake but not severe

nearside outer driveshaft joint worn (knocks on lock)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,646 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 97,570 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,609 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside wiper torn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,120 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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V840 PFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V840 PFL, 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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V840 PFL is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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