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N173 FBD

1996 Hyundai Accent

Turquoise Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,428 mi
Last recorded163,428 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 FBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 163,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 163,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 151,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2010 151,258 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 142,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2008 129,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 129,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 119,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 119,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 105,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high hand brake lever travel

offside front side light dull

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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N173 FBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Turquoise with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N173 FBD, 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 N173 FBD registered?

N173 FBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N173 FBD safe to buy?

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