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P117 KAK

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 123,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine burning oil when left to idle then reved causing missfire

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 82,788 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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P117 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P117 KAK, 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 P117 KAK registered?

P117 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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