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N138 CNC

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,867 mi
Last recorded69,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 CNC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,867 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked, but still secure

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked, but still secure

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,370 miles

Bulkhead brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 57,366 miles

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

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

Bulkhead brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,796 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Pass 10 May 2007 43,229 miles

N/S/F brake pipe (Along bulkhead) corroded, not excessive. †Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2007 43,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,238 miles

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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N138 CNC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,642 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 N138 CNC, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N138 CNC is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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