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N49 ALS

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 ALS
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,950 miles

both rear shockers weak

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes showing corrosion

small chip on front windscreen

sump pan on engine weak with corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both rear shockers weak

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes showing corrosion

small chip on front windscreen

sump pan on engine weak with corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,435 miles

air bag lamp on

exhaust system showing corrosion

offside front tyre wall cracked

sump pan corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,435 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on

exhaust system showing corrosion

offside front tyre wall cracked

sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,049 miles

exhaust system corroded and weak

front pads worn

front windscreen scored slightly

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r link bar

sumpan corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 84,049 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads worn

front windscreen scored slightly

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

exhaust system corroded and weak

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r link bar

sumpan corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,036 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system weak/corroded

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

sump pan corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 84,036 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

battery insecure

exhaust system weak/corroded

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

sump pan corroded

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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N49 ALS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N49 ALS, 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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N49 ALS is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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