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P249 DLS

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 DLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 119,672 miles

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

both rear wheel archs rusty

exhaust system rusty

hand brake travel

n/s/f bonnet damaged

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f inderciter lens taped at the edges

under body rust

Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,558 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

this vehicle has damage to front end

Pass 4 Dec 2007 110,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 110,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 106,113 miles

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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P249 DLS is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P249 DLS, 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 P249 DLS registered?

P249 DLS is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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