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L162 PCL

1993 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Hyundai Lantra74,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 PCL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 66,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,863 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,863 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,407 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,294 miles

non catalyst emissions test carried out due to unable to find engine code

roughness in offside rear wheel bearing but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,160 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

non catalyst emissions test carried out due to unable to find engine code

roughness in offside rear wheel bearing but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,913 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in side walls

Both rear wheel bearings slightly dry

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,893 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,924 miles

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

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

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

all underside is showing signs of rust corrosion

sill/arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L162 PCL is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 74,596 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 L162 PCL, 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 33 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L162 PCL is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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