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K740 LYJ

1992 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,550 mi
Last recorded112,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Hyundai Lantra74,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 LYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,550 miles

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

Offside front seat belt latch cover missing

Transmission oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 112,550 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front seat belt latch cover missing

Transmission oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,704 miles

Corrosion both sides inner sills, Hand brake cable tight, Slight play n/s/f steering rack, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges,Tracking check.

Strongly adv,Oil leaks under side, Full brake inspection, All brake hoses starting to wear, o/s/r trailing arm front bush split, Cover missing o/s/f seat belt stork,

Fail 5 Mar 2008 108,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion both sides inner sills, Hand brake cable tight, Slight play n/s/f steering rack, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges,Tracking check.

Strongly adv,Oil leaks under side, Full brake inspection, All brake hoses starting to wear, o/s/r trailing arm front bush split, Cover missing o/s/f seat belt stork,

Pass 7 Mar 2007 106,042 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded, plus list on 05/03/2007.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 106,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Full brake inspection, Play in top suspension mounts, Tracking check, Oil leaks, Chips in front screen, hand brake travel.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 102,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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K740 LYJ is a 1992 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 74,916 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 K740 LYJ, 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 34 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K740 LYJ registered?

K740 LYJ is a 1992 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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