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N456 XEG

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,603 mi
Last recorded133,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 XEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate marked

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers smearing windscreen

battery tray corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 133,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery tray corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

offside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

oil cooler pipes corroded

washers weak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,361 miles

exhaust rusty=osr outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,400 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,899 miles

Both front c/v boots perished.

Both rear tyres heavily perished & n/s front worn close to legal limit.

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

N/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn.

Slight gear oil leak.

Slight play in n/s front &rear drop link slight play.N/s rear anti-roll bar d-bush slightly worn.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 114,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front c/v boots perished.

Both rear tyres heavily perished & n/s front worn close to legal limit.

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

N/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly worn.

Slight gear oil leak.

Slight play in n/s front &rear drop link slight play.N/s rear anti-roll bar d-bush slightly worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,974 miles

Engine smoking.

Long hand brake travel.

O/s rear & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges.

slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 109,974 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine smoking.

Long hand brake travel.

O/s rear & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges.

slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,462 miles

long travel on h/brake

permit moved to comply with mot regulations

Fail 7 Mar 2008 105,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long travel on h/brake

permit moved to comply with mot regulations

Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,107 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 98,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 92,788 miles

Nearside front inner door handle broken

Fail 20 Feb 2006 92,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front inner door handle broken

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N456 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N456 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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N456 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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