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P151 JCH

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 JCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,942 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust cforroded

petrol filler pipe breather corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,942 miles

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

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

exhaust cforroded

petrol filler pipe breather corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,686 miles

front brake discs worn

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,686 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,243 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front wishbones corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,742 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all brake pipes under the car greased

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,027 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,232 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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P151 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P151 JCH, 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 P151 JCH registered?

P151 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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