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P116 PBD

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,823 mi
Last recorded118,823 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 PBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 118,823 miles

n/sr tyre wearing low outer edge, play in both n/s and o/s rear shock shafts

o/s headlamp lens cracked,n/s and o/s outer cv boots heavily cracked, engine oil leak(sump pourous) slight brake bind n/s and o/s front

Fail 12 Nov 2008 118,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/sr tyre wearing low outer edge, play in both n/s and o/s rear shock shafts

o/s headlamp lens cracked,n/s and o/s outer cv boots heavily cracked, engine oil leak(sump pourous) slight brake bind n/s and o/s front

Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 108,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 100,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 91,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,352 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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P116 PBD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P116 PBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P116 PBD registered?

P116 PBD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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