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J79059

1996 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79059
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2005 106,626 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 106,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

excessive play in offside rear shock absorber.

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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J79059 is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,976 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J79059, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79059 registered?

J79059 is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is J79059 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79059 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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