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P248 SWS

1996 Hyundai Accent Gs

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gs85,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 SWS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has long travel

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel is becoming excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,019 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate damaged

high hand brake travel

vehicle wet at time of test

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gs?

Based on 804 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,236
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70
Registration plate lamp not working 42
position lamp(s) not working 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
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P248 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gs in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P248 SWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P248 SWS registered?

P248 SWS is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gs, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P248 SWS safe to buy?

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