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N254 VBD

1996 Hyundai Accent

Turquoise Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 VBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake may require attenion brake reading low.

O/S/R drum area damp possible brake cycinder leaking.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,877 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake may require attenion brake reading low.

O/S/R drum area damp possible brake cycinder leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

some play in top s\column bush.brake pedal rubber splitting,surface rust r\w\arches,nsf wheel outer rim slightly damaged,some h\brake lever travel.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

some play in top s\column bush.brake pedal rubber splitting,surface rust r\w\arches,nsf wheel outer rim slightly damaged,some h\brake lever travel.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,096 miles

engine code not found. default limits used for emission test

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

nearside rear tyre deflating

park brake lever travel high

small amount of play at steering wheel column

Fail 5 Aug 2008 111,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine code not found. default limits used for emission test

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

nearside rear tyre deflating

park brake lever travel high

small amount of play at steering wheel column

Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,065 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

slight binding of offside front brake

Fail 3 Jul 2007 104,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

offside front brake binding

Pass 30 Jun 2006 96,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 96,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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N254 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Turquoise with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N254 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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N254 VBD is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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