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P118 XCK

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,218 mi
Last recorded76,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 XCK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,218 miles

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

nearside front door inner handle missing , but still able to open with linkage

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 73,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,262 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH †NSR BUMPER DAMAGED †FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONES CORRODED †EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2006 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NSR BUMPER DAMAGED †HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH †FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONES CORRODED

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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P118 XCK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P118 XCK, 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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What year was P118 XCK registered?

P118 XCK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P118 XCK safe to buy?

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