Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi reliable? We analysed 1,720 real MOT tests across 374 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 125 | 63.2% | 74,961 | 85,934 | 106,421 |
| 1997 | 700 | 61.7% | 78,624 | 92,532 | 109,110 |
| 1996 | 850 | 62.0% | 80,150 | 96,219 | 113,292 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Last?
Based on 374 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
63.2% MOT pass rate from 125 tests
61.7% MOT pass rate from 700 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 63.2% across 125 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi THIS CAR | 62.0% | 1,720 | 94,041 mi | 30 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Outlander GX 4 Di-d | 84.4% | 538 | 86,902 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.0% across 1,720 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (196 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (169), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (122). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi owner drives around 7,134 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.