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L278 LNO

1993 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,566 mi
Last recorded42,566 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Hyundai Lantra74,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LNO
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,922 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,610 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,107 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,843 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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L278 LNO is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L278 LNO, 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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L278 LNO is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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