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N289 FBW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 FBW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slighty corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slighty corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,942 miles

battery loose

Fail 20 Jun 2012 53,942 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 10 Jun 2011 51,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,034 miles

Battery insecure

near side door mirror broken.

off side rear tyre starting to wear on outside edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,367 miles

as before

Fail 5 Feb 2007 24,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N289 FBW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N289 FBW, 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 N289 FBW registered?

N289 FBW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N289 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 FBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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