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N488 EUE

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,251 mi
Last recorded197,251 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 EUE
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 197,251 miles

offside sill corroded slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2011 197,251 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside sill corroded slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 190,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 190,341 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 182,234 miles

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

o/s/f inner door handle snapped but still functions

Fail 2 Mar 2009 182,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f inner door handle snapped but still functions

Pass 28 Mar 2008 175,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 175,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 169,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 162,979 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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N488 EUE is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N488 EUE, 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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N488 EUE is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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