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P131 KAK

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,765 mi
Last recorded83,765 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KAK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2007 83,765 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,765 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 754,277 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 75,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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P131 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 KAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 KAK registered?

P131 KAK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P131 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 KAK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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