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P136 MMA

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 MMA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 116,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,841 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 106,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 101,736 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,930 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 94,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,320 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 85,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 75,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,952 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 66,952 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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P136 MMA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P136 MMA, 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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P136 MMA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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