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M278 GEG

1995 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Lantra79,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 GEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,635 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 107,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 99,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill panels n/s and o/s corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,833 miles

nearside rear mewtal brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak on engine

protective sleeve broken on exhaust

slight distortion to letter on front number plate

welded repair on nearside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Jul 2009 92,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,100 miles

Front n/s wiper blade failing.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,377 miles

Wiper blade n/s failng.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,373 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 80,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blade o/s failing.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 74,795 miles

no oil cap

Fail 19 Jul 2005 74,639 miles

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

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

oil cap missing

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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M278 GEG is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 79,545 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 M278 GEG, 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 31 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M278 GEG is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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