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N117 YTF

1996 Hyundai Accent

Beige Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,055 mi
Last recorded60,055 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 YTF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 60,055 miles

both number plates slightly deteriated

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r outer door handle broken

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 25 May 2012 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both number plates slightly deteriated

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r outer door handle broken

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 25 May 2011 56,211 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s/r exteriour door handle broken

oil leaks

parking brake lever long

Fail 11 May 2011 56,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly deteriated

n/s/r exteriour door handle broken

oil leaks

parking brake lever long

Pass 26 May 2010 52,572 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,632 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/r door wont open externally

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,190 miles

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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N117 YTF is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Beige with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N117 YTF, 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 N117 YTF registered?

N117 YTF is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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