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Y979 WTL

2001 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Lantra71,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 WTL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,889 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,889 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 66,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,436 miles

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 24 Oct 2007 53,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 39,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,501 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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Y979 WTL is a 2001 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 71,859 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 Y979 WTL, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y979 WTL registered?

Y979 WTL is a 2001 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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