CarVerify

Free Car Check

N98 SPK

1996 Hyundai Lantra

White Petrol 1795cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Lantra85,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 SPK
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to outer sills

front and rear number plates cracked

headlight aims on upper limit

Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to outer sills

front and rear number plates cracked

headlight aims on upper limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,853 miles

see advisory sheet 241400660018

Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both aims on upper limits

both number plates cracked

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

damage and corrosion spots to both outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both no. plates cracked poor

both wiper blades in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage and corrosion to both sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,982 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both no. plates cracked poor

both wiper blades in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage and corrosion to both sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,854 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 59,555 miles

front and rear number plates cracked

play in offside track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,013 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

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
Full Hyundai Lantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N98 SPK is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N98 SPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N98 SPK?

You can check the full history of N98 SPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N98 SPK registered?

N98 SPK is a 1996 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N98 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 SPK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N98 SPK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N98 SPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.