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N781 RUT

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Purple Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 RUT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both nsf and osf metal brake pipes are corroded where they go into the inner wing

both nsr and osr metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 86,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both nsf and osf metal brake pipes are corroded where they go into the inner wing

both nsr and osr metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,293 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear cat joints are badly corroded

unable to do emissions test

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 68,169 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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N781 RUT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Purple with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N781 RUT, 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 N781 RUT registered?

N781 RUT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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