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P159 HVV

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto71,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 HVV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls Auto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,049 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,021 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2007 36,759 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 34,373 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls Auto?

Based on 615 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
5,864
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Registration plate lamp not working 41
position lamp(s) not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
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P159 HVV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,475 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 Gls Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P159 HVV registered?

P159 HVV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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