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N359 XEG

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 XEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 117,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 117,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,572 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,325 miles

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

hand b rake has long travell

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,324 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

hand b rake has long travell

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,846 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,238 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,807 miles

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

movement o/s end of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,293 miles

handbrake effort just passed

movement o/s steering rack arm

short travel of handbrake levers on rear brake calipers

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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N359 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N359 XEG, 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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N359 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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