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P236 PHY

1996 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls81,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 PHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 99,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroding ;exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2007 83,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes corroding ;exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2006 75,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 75,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 72,628 miles

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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P236 PHY is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P236 PHY, 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 P236 PHY registered?

P236 PHY is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P236 PHY safe to buy?

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