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P688 SFV

1996 Hyundai Accent Gls

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,457 mi
Last recorded113,457 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls82,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 SFV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 113,457 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 105,007 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 104,995 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,946 miles

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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P688 SFV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,190 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P688 SFV, 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 P688 SFV registered?

P688 SFV is a 1996 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P688 SFV safe to buy?

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