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N371 CMC

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto

Turquoise Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto71,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 CMC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls Auto
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,266 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine emitting blue smoke

Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

engine emitting blue smoke

Fail 5 Apr 2007 73,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

exhaust rusty

handbrake has limited reserve travel

no oil on dipstick

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,847 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

exhaust rusty

handbrake has limited reserve travel

no oil on dipstick

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Mar 2007 73,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 63,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 58,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 538,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls Auto?

Based on 615 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
5,864
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Registration plate lamp not working 41
position lamp(s) not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
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N371 CMC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto in Turquoise with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,475 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 Gls Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N371 CMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N371 CMC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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