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N21 PUU

1996 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 PUU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,844 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,842 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,204 miles

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)

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

1,Adviseable to adjust parking brake reserve travel.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 38,779 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,817 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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N21 PUU is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in White 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 N21 PUU, 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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N21 PUU is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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