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P148 TMX

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 TMX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,599 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 83,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,901 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,009 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,312 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 TMX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

P148 TMX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P148 TMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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