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N188 VTA

1996 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 VTA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,484 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2010 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 97,849 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 97,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 91,055 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 85,293 miles

as previous

Fail 25 May 2007 85,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wishbones surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2006 79,564 miles

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

offside tyres worn on inner edges

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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N188 VTA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N188 VTA, 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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N188 VTA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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