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P104 GAU

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 102,423 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,070 miles

advise both front D bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise both front D bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,993 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres getting low on tread (175/70x13)

advise fuel filler neck and breath pipes corroded

advise n/s/r shocker has weak action

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,993 miles

advise both front tyres getting low on tread (175/70x13)

advise fuel filler neck and breath pipes corroded

advise n/s/r shocker has weak action

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 84,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 84,863 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 81,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P104 GAU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P104 GAU, 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 P104 GAU registered?

P104 GAU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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