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M143 RFC

1994 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Lantra78,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 RFC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,510 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 77,843 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,661 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 71,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,722 miles

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2010 70,722 miles

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,079 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2007 66,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 65,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M143 RFC is a 1994 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M143 RFC, 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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M143 RFC is a 1994 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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