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N242 CWJ

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Turquoise Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe S84,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 CWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,736 miles

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

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

handbrake performance low

handbrake reqs adjusting

o/s/r brakebinding

outer sills corroded

rear number plate lights dull

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 84,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 78,083 miles

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

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

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

advise 24% front brake imbalance.(limit 25%).

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,083 miles

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

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

advise 24% front brake imbalance.(limit 25%).

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 34
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N242 CWJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Turquoise with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 84,805 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 Coupe S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 CWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N242 CWJ registered?

N242 CWJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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