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P496 LSC

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,204 mi
Last recorded83,204 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe80,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 LSC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2008 83,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 66,770 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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P496 LSC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 80,774 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 LSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P496 LSC registered?

P496 LSC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P496 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 LSC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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