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N252 VBD

1996 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,495 mi
Last recorded112,495 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 VBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,495 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 112,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,297 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 104,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,440 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight blow at middle to rear joint

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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N252 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N252 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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What year was N252 VBD registered?

N252 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N252 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 VBD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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