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V98 ECG

1999 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Lantra76,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 ECG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,573 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,189 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,089 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,935 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,538 miles

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked in tread & tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

steering rack has a slight fluid leak coming from nearside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked in tread & tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

steering rack has a slight fluid leak coming from nearside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,274 miles

Offside rear anti roll bar bushes on chassis slightly worn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear anti roll bar bushes on chassis slightly worn.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,494 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,268 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,505 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,077 miles

PAS drive belt loose

offside front tyre perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,077 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PAS drive belt loose

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,979 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,020 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,983 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,439 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 24,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,516 miles

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)

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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V98 ECG is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V98 ECG, 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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V98 ECG is a 1999 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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