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S296 XCR

1999 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,792 mi
Last recorded104,792 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 XCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,792 miles

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight leak of oil

play in n/s/f link pin

play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,004 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 93,004 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,741 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 87,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,793 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,446 miles

exhaust noise

n/s/r trye has cut to sidewall just under 24mm

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,065 miles

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

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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S296 XCR is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S296 XCR, 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.

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What year was S296 XCR registered?

S296 XCR is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S296 XCR safe to buy?

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