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N597 AJB

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,206 mi
Last recorded122,206 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 AJB
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 122,206 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust looks poor

Front brake discs look worn and pads look low

Nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

Oil leak

Rear brake discs look poor and offside rear pads look low

Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre tread getting low.

Long handbrake lever travel only just acceptable.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,847 miles

Long handbrake lever travel, just acceptable.

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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N597 AJB is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N597 AJB, 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 N597 AJB registered?

N597 AJB is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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