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N317 PUF

1996 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,106 mi
Last recorded68,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 PUF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,106 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

bodywork in poor condition

centre eye level stop light not working

front brake discs lipped and worn

front washers jets low pressure

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish

nearside number plate light low light output

offside front indicator lens cover broken

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

bodywork in poor condition

centre eye level stop light not working

front brake discs lipped and worn

front washers jets low pressure

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish

nearside number plate light low light output

offside front indicator lens cover broken

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear link rod bushes cracking

front brake discs lipped on edges

front number plate damaged

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter cracking

offside front indicator outer lens broken

offside front inner door handle cover broken

offside front link rod slightly damaged

offside front seat cloth torn

scratches and dents all round vehicle

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,159 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear link rod bushes cracking

front brake discs lipped on edges

front number plate damaged

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter cracking

offside front indicator outer lens broken

offside front inner door handle cover broken

offside front link rod slightly damaged

offside front seat cloth torn

scratches and dents all round vehicle

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,584 miles

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

all 4 tyres near limits

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,901 miles

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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N317 PUF is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N317 PUF, 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 N317 PUF registered?

N317 PUF is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N317 PUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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