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N209 LHY

1996 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 LHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 105,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,926 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

dampness around steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,520 miles

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,509 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2006 53,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,173 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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N209 LHY is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N209 LHY, 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 N209 LHY registered?

N209 LHY is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N209 LHY safe to buy?

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