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N255 RDG

1996 Hyundai Accent

Purple Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 RDG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 99,174 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

slight roughness in o/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 11 May 2012 99,172 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)

rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

slight roughness in o/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 6 May 2011 95,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 95,267 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 88,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 83,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 83,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 76,624 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,672 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise damage to rear panel

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 68,672 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise damage to rear panel

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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N255 RDG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Purple with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N255 RDG, 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 N255 RDG registered?

N255 RDG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N255 RDG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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