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P150 RHY

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,469 mi
Last recorded116,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 RHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,469 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

slight binding of both front brakes

Fail 4 Jun 2009 116,432 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

slight binding of both front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 107,559 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Fail 30 May 2008 107,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 101,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,672 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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P150 RHY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P150 RHY, 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 P150 RHY registered?

P150 RHY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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