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N940 XAV

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,441 mi
Last recorded129,441 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 XAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 129,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 129,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 117,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 117,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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N940 XAV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N940 XAV, 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 N940 XAV registered?

N940 XAV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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