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M542 USC

1995 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Lantra79,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 USC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,667 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 102,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,913 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M542 USC is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M542 USC, 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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M542 USC is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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