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P205 JHK

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,292 mi
Last recorded63,292 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 JHK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear antirollbar bushes perished

Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f seat belt buckle platic damaged exposing strap

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

oil filter corroded

rear antirollbar bushes perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,794 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,704 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,180 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 52,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 50,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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P205 JHK is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P205 JHK, 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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P205 JHK is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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