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P478 ANT

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,227 mi
Last recorded99,227 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 ANT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,903 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2006 77,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

various steel brake pipes corroding

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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P478 ANT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P478 ANT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P478 ANT registered?

P478 ANT is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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