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N487 VFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 VFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 46,140 miles

engine noise

Fail 3 May 2011 46,136 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine noise

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,737 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 35,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N487 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N487 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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What year was N487 VFL registered?

N487 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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