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N224 GEV

1996 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,927 mi
Last recorded34,927 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 GEV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,765 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 343,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 34,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,102 miles

Nearside Rear Foot and hand brake low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,358 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,927 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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N224 GEV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N224 GEV, 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 N224 GEV registered?

N224 GEV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N224 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 GEV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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