Hyundai Lantra (1992)
1992 Hyundai Lantra
CarHunch analysed 321 real MOT records for the 1992 Hyundai Lantra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1992 Hyundai Lantra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 320 | 63.4% | 1.18 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Hyundai Lantra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Hyundai Lantra vehicles fall between 64,286 and 100,028 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Hyundai Lantra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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17.6%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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16.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
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14.2%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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13.8%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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13.2%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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13.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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