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P149 NKU

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,258 mi
Last recorded66,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 NKU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,737 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2008 63,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,328 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 49,301 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 NKU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKU, 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 P149 NKU registered?

P149 NKU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P149 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 NKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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