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N54 VWN

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,944 mi
Last recorded90,944 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 VWN
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 90,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,638 miles

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

brake back plates very corroded all

Fail 31 Mar 2008 86,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,708 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,164 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 77,164 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N54 VWN is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N54 VWN, 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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N54 VWN is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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