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L231 VWS

1994 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,662 mi
Last recorded109,662 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Lantra78,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 VWS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,662 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 109,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front bumper damaged

front plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,750 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)

front pads gettig low

Fail 24 Oct 2009 93,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front pads gettig low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,831 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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L231 VWS is a 1994 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,770 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 L231 VWS, 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 32 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L231 VWS is a 1994 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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