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S256 XTW

1999 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 XTW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,759 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,106 miles

Both rear and front anti roll bar link arms rubber bushes slightly perished

Both rear brake pipes are rusty

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Some parts of exhaust are rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2010 56,106 miles

Both rear and front anti roll bar link arms rubber bushes slightly perished

Both rear brake pipes are rusty

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

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

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Some parts of exhaust are rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,380 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,442 miles

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

slight play nearside rear tie bar bush

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,410 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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S256 XTW is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 65,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S256 XTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S256 XTW registered?

S256 XTW is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S256 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 XTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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