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N247 VBD

1996 Hyundai Accent

Turquoise Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 VBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 139,103 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 136,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch is worn

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 20 Jan 2011 136,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch is worn

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 134,170 miles

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

rad fan not working

Fail 4 Sep 2009 134,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rad fan not working

Pass 1 Sep 2008 130,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 130,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 124,489 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

EXHAUST CORRORING.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 124,489 miles

EXHAUST CORRORING.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 110,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N247 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Turquoise with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N247 VBD, 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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N247 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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