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N178 UEW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 UEW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,670 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 71,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,485 miles

Clutch fluid is low.

Engine noise ?

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front no plate is in poor condition.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,485 miles

Clutch fluid is low.

Engine noise ?

Front no plate is in poor condition.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 65,441 miles

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

Power steering belt very loose.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,441 miles

Power steering belt very loose.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,301 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,890 miles

engine noisey †corrosion starting rear of o/s sill

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine noisey †corrosion starting rear of o/s sill

Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,575 miles

Both rear tyres are on legal min, + are perished & crack in tread. †o/s/f tyre inside wall is cut, or split in two places. reccomend tyre should be replaced. † †

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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N178 UEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N178 UEW, 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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What year was N178 UEW registered?

N178 UEW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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