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N185 CWJ

1996 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 CWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,727 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to both inner/outer sills

temporary repair to secure drivers sunvisor

Pass 4 Jan 2011 73,167 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2010

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

surface corrosion to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,214 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside front tyre low inflated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,049 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Dec 2008

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,136 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 58,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion outer sills + floor pans + rear chassis rails

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,755 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 45,867 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust started to corrode

front brake pads very thin + discs ridged

o/s/r coil spring corroding

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion both rear outer sills

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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N185 CWJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N185 CWJ, 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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N185 CWJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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