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P108 PPW

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 PPW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 125,623 miles

Sump and oil filter deteriated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel arches deteriated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 125,623 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel arches deteriated

Sump and oil filter deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 121,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,291 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint weak

handbrake lever nearly at end of its travel

sump weak

tyre in spare punctured, nearside front tyre punctured

Fail 29 Jan 2009 116,291 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint weak

handbrake lever nearly at end of its travel

sump weak

tyre in spare punctured, nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 14 Jan 2008 110,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 103,244 miles

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

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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P108 PPW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P108 PPW, 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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P108 PPW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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