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P859 MCA

1996 Hyundai Accent SE

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,074 mi
Last recorded81,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent SE83,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 MCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,074 miles

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

corrosion to both front chassis brake pipes& o/s brake pipe at fuel tank

corrosion to handbrake mountings

n/s/r tyre outer tread 2-3mm depth

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,074 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both front chassis brake pipes& o/s brake pipe at fuel tank

corrosion to handbrake mountings

n/s/r tyre outer tread 2-3mm depth

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,218 miles

corrosiont to both front to rear brake pipes at front

front no. plate slightly discoloured

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2008 76,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosiont to both front to rear brake pipes at front

front no. plate slightly discoloured

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 74,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion to both front to rears and n/s/f brake pipes

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2006 71,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear number plate slightly soiled

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear number plate slightly soiled

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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P859 MCA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent SE in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 83,786 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P859 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P859 MCA is a 1996 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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