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N898 PUF

1995 Hyundai Accent

Purple Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,803 mi
Last recorded71,803 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Accent80,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 PUF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2012 71,803 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 71,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,294 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 67,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside wiper blade oversize

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear door and quarter has damage.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear door and quarter has damage.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,019 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,969 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 54,969 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,354 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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N898 PUF is a 1995 Hyundai Accent in Purple with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,039 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 N898 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 31 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N898 PUF is a 1995 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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