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P998 RFR

1996 Hyundai Accent Ls

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,832 mi
Last recorded70,832 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls81,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 RFR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,832 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

handbrake lever high (still has reserve travel)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe corroded (neck)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe corroded (neck)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,614 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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P998 RFR is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls in Green 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 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 P998 RFR, 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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P998 RFR is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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