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L979 RUF

1993 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Hyundai Lantra74,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 RUF
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,430 miles

Engine noisy

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear no plates in poor condition

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2006 79,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both no plates poor condition

engine noisy

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L979 RUF is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L979 RUF, 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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What year was L979 RUF registered?

L979 RUF is a 1993 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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