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N498 WEG

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 WEG
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 94,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 96,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leaks.o/s/f shock absorber & o/s/r shock slight leak.Speedo not working.

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 WEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N498 WEG, 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 N498 WEG registered?

N498 WEG is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N498 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 WEG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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