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P485 BSA

1996 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls81,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 BSA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 67,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,695 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,836 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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P485 BSA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,422 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 Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 BSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P485 BSA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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