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N878 MGC

1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Turquoise Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I83,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 MGC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 92,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 92,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 85,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 85,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 78,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 73,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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N878 MGC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Turquoise 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 Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,752 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 Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N878 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N878 MGC is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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