Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto (1996)
1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1996 Lantra is a serious reliability concern: only 16.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in five vehicles will develop a dangerous defect at some point. The petrol version performs identically poorly at 15.8% pass rate, so fuel type offers no salvation here.
At 83,000 miles median mileage, these cars have typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 0.48 failures and 0.8 advisories per test—meaning repeated visits to fix faults rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection and plan for ongoing repair costs; this model shows the wear patterns of a vehicle that demands constant attention rather than occasional maintenance.
What to check before buying a 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 172 | 15.8% | 0.48 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 Glsi Auto vehicles fall between 70,502 and 95,392 miles.
MOT History Averages
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