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N473 VFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 VFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,597 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking & wearing on outer edge

O/S/F tyre badly cracking & badly wearing on inside edge

Play in N/S/R shock absorber insert

Rear outer sills corroding & getting weak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,597 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre cracking & wearing on outer edge

O/S/F tyre badly cracking & badly wearing on inside edge

Play in N/S/R shock absorber insert

Rear outer sills corroding & getting weak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,144 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,144 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 72,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,795 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,694 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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N473 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N473 VFL, 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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N473 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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