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P109 DVE

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,291 mi
Last recorded126,291 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 DVE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 126,291 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is cracking 155/80/13TR S8153-2J

offside mirror is damaged

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall 155/80/13TR 02206

Pass 25 Oct 2010 126,291 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is cracking 155/80/13TR S8153-2J

offside mirror is damaged

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall 155/80/13TR 02206

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,398 miles

Oil leak

advised s and g check

offside mirror is damaged

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 120,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

advised s and g check

offside mirror is damaged

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2008 114,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

offside mirror is damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,046 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside mirror is damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 101,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 97,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 97,409 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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P109 DVE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P109 DVE, 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 DVE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 July 1997.

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