1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT1.5L PETROL

The most critical concern is that this vehicle has no recorded MOT history since April 2012. With today's date being June 2026, the car has been off the road or untested for over 14 years. The available records show a clear trend of worsening condition leading up to its last test. In 2010, the issues were primarily wear-and-tear items such as tyres and shock absorbers. By 2011, the vehicle required a new coil spring and parking brake repairs. By 2012, the decay had progressed to a seriously weakened and corroded front suspension arm and a major exhaust leak. While the total mileage of 146,050 is low for a 30-year-old car, the fact that the mileage has not increased since 2012 strongly suggests the vehicle has suffered from long-term standing. This typically leads to seized mechanical components, perished rubber seals, and degraded fuel. The primary risk pattern is structural corrosion, evidenced by the failed suspension arm and the previously corroded fuel filler breather pipe. A buyer must first inspect the chassis, sills, and suspension mounting points for advanced rust.