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L478 ADH

1993 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,337 mi
Last recorded65,337 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Hyundai Lantra74,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 ADH
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,310 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front brake binding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,953 miles

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

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

brake fluid level on min

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake fluid level on min

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,247 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,233 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to test n/s/r seat belt (child seat fitted)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to test n/s/r seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,145 miles

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)

sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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L478 ADH is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L478 ADH, 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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L478 ADH is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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