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P148 STU

1997 Hyundai Accent

Purple Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,017 mi
Last recorded132,017 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 STU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 132,017 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 131,724 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 115,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,003 miles

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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P148 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Purple with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P148 STU, 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 P148 STU registered?

P148 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P148 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 STU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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