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N189 MMW

1996 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 MMW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

crack in o/s/r indicator lens

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

crack in o/s/r indicator lens

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 75,024 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,549 miles

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

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 56,879 miles

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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N189 MMW is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N189 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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N189 MMW is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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