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N478 CYD

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 CYD
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,220 miles

All seatbelt buckles slightly difficult to release under tension.

Bonnet safety catch seized.

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

Offside outer sill beginning to corrode.

Offside rear shock absorber getting weak and weaping fluid.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

Rear exhaust system corroded,not blowing.

Rear wiperblade split.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,220 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All seatbelt buckles slightly difficult to release under tension.

Bonnet safety catch seized.

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

Offside outer sill beginning to corrode.

Offside rear shock absorber getting weak and weaping fluid.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links.

Rear exhaust system corroded,not blowing.

Rear wiperblade split.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,885 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 66,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Feb 2006 56,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,398 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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N478 CYD is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N478 CYD, 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 N478 CYD registered?

N478 CYD is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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