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P106 XNW

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,858 mi
Last recorded84,858 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 XNW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,858 miles

engine getting oil smokey

Pass 20 May 2025 83,833 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 May 2024 82,904 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 82,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle osr slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 81,859 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 80,823 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 79,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 77,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,748 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 63,518 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 20 %

Brakes ; o/s/r outer pipe corroded

Engine ; slightly smokey after prolonged idling

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 May 2013 61,333 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r outer pipe corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 29 May 2012 58,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,942 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 45,648 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 41,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,347 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 XNW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

P106 XNW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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