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N118 GTR

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,349 mi
Last recorded217,349 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 GTR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 217,349 miles

airbag light on.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 217,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

battery insecure.

Pass 12 May 2008 211,871 miles

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing:- recommend attention soon.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 204,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 204,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 196,843 miles

Engines quite smokey-blue smoke, Battery insecure-advise it is secured, Engine very oily, Outer part of exhaust flexible joint is broken, Lambda sensor wiring has been rubbing on driveshaft exposing bare wires, Front brake pads are getting low approx

Fail 8 Apr 2006 196,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine very smokey-(blue), Battery is insecure, Engine very oily above and below, Outer part of exhaust flexible joint is broken, Lambda sensor wiring rubbed through to bare wires, Front brake pads approx 3mm away from wear indicators.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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N118 GTR is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,190 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N118 GTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N118 GTR is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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