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N208 LHY

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 LHY
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,059 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished/slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished/slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,064 miles

both outer seals coverd unable to inspect

exhaust has all over corrosion

front pads 80% worn

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perrished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished on outer side walls

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

oil leak

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2011 116,592 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear top mountings corroded

both rear tyres perrished and mis-shaped

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust has all over corrosion

front pads 60% worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly roughth when rotated

unable to inspect both outer seals due to covering

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,592 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear top mountings corroded

both rear tyres perrished and mis-shaped

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust has all over corrosion

front pads 60% worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly roughth when rotated

unable to inspect both outer seals due to covering

under body has all over corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

near side rear tyre perishing badly on outer edge

off side front wiper blade smears screen slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 105,136 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 101,051 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 90,749 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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N208 LHY is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N208 LHY, 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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N208 LHY is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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