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N299 ELT

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 ELT
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,587 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,432 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,066 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 47,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 45,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,607 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,607 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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N299 ELT is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N299 ELT, 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 N299 ELT registered?

N299 ELT is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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