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N87 LGJ

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 LGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 137,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 124,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,834 miles

Both front c v boots perished

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,834 miles

Both front c v boots perished

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,776 miles

Both front C.V boots perished

Handbrake lever travel

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2006 84,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear c.v boots perished

Handbrake lever travel

O/S/R footbrake performance poor

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 67,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 67,019 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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N87 LGJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,752 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 Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N87 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N87 LGJ is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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