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P149 MOR

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,078 mi
Last recorded66,078 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 MOR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,953 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 64,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,065 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,949 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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P149 MOR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P149 MOR, 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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P149 MOR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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