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N869 VAW

1996 Hyundai Lantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 VAW
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 113,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s sill corroded

under floor slighty corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,232 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 106,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F and N/S/R brake binding

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak (sump)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edges on 2mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm nail in tread and worn on edges

sump corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 101,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edges on 2mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm nail in tread and worn on edges

sump corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2007 88,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges and slight distortion to rear nearside

front number plate slight damage

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,228 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N869 VAW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N869 VAW, 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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N869 VAW is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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