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N503 VFL

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,836 mi
Last recorded54,836 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 VFL
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,836 miles

slackness in powre steering punp drive belt

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slackness in powre steering punp drive belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,450 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,450 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,775 miles

advise front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,793 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,751 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,501 miles

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

advise rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,193 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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N503 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N503 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 N503 VFL registered?

N503 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N503 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 VFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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