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P109 CLJ

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 CLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 149,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,135 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 132,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

p brake travel excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,030 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,098 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,425 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r shock absorber has slightly play

o/s/r shock absorber has slightly play

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,619 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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P109 CLJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P109 CLJ, 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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P109 CLJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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