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P242 ONG

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,007 mi
Last recorded66,007 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 ONG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,007 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 66,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

damage to o/s/r quarter

front and rear number plates deteriorating

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre under inflated

nail in o/s/r tyre

screen damage

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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P242 ONG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P242 ONG, 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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What year was P242 ONG registered?

P242 ONG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 29 September 1996.

Is P242 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 ONG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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