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N498 ECA

1995 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Lantra79,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,302 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 83,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damage and o/s door mirror both taped over

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,422 miles

nsr and osr brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nsr and osr brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,304 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 78,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,972 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,905 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 62,263 miles

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

The front and rear number plates are discolouring.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,263 miles

The front and rear number plates are discolouring.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,966 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,966 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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N498 ECA is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 79,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N498 ECA, 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 31 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N498 ECA is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N498 ECA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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