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P298 HMG

1996 Hyundai Accent Ls

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls81,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 HMG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,992 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 68,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

side movement in both rear shock absorber shafts

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,110 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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P298 HMG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P298 HMG, 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 P298 HMG registered?

P298 HMG is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P298 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 HMG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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