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N431 WAN

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 WAN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 116,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 116,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 114,033 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,884 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 110,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 106,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 106,015 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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N431 WAN is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,190 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N431 WAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N431 WAN registered?

N431 WAN is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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