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N398 XEG

1996 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls81,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 XEG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 143,354 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 143,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 135,639 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 135,639 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 129,474 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 129,474 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long

offside front side light dim

oil leak

outer cv gaitors perished

Pass 8 Dec 2005 117,935 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 117,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N398 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls in White 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 N398 XEG, 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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What year was N398 XEG registered?

N398 XEG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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