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P106 GAU

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 GAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,031 miles

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

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

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

front and rear struts corroding

offside rear shocker weeping

slight play in rear shockers

Fail 19 Aug 2010 83,029 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front and rear struts corroding

offside rear shocker weeping

slight play in rear shockers

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,441 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,664 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

vehicle overheated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,572 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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P106 GAU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P106 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 P106 GAU registered?

P106 GAU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P106 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 GAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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