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W851 CEO

1996 Hyundai Accent

Turquoise Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,490 mi
Last recorded88,490 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent77,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 CEO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,945 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

loose rad

Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

loose rad

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,362 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,832 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,965 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,093 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W851 CEO is a 1996 Hyundai Accent in Turquoise with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,976 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 W851 CEO, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W851 CEO is a 1996 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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