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P279 BUT

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 BUT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,324 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,029 miles

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,279 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,601 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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P279 BUT 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P279 BUT, 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 P279 BUT registered?

P279 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P279 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 BUT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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