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P442 BUT

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Turquoise Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 BUT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,021 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to show signs of deteriation (starting to perish)

various suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation

Fail 3 Jan 2008 77,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,785 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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P442 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Turquoise with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P442 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P442 BUT registered?

P442 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is P442 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 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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