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P103 GLS

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,125 mi
Last recorded87,125 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 GLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 87,125 miles

corrosion and grease on main and rear brake pipes

corrosion on sills and floors to sills

front brake balance n/s slow borderline

rear number plate

smoke emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,142 miles

advise length of offside front drop link

advise offside rear tyre vside wall perishing

Fail 13 May 2008

smoke emissions

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2008

smoke emissions

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 80,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,685 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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P103 GLS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P103 GLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 GLS registered?

P103 GLS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P103 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 GLS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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