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N185 MMW

1996 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,718 mi
Last recorded135,718 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 MMW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 135,718 miles

rear suspention soft

slight play in orr side steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2008 135,718 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspention soft

slight play in orr side steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 128,970 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 128,967 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in rear shock absorbers

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 MMW is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N185 MMW, 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 N185 MMW registered?

N185 MMW is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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