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P151 NEW

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 NEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 84,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,326 miles

exhaust back box,flange is badly corroding.

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

oil leak on the engine

Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box,flange is badly corroding.

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

oil leak on the engine

Pass 1 May 2009 79,428 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,428 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,714 miles

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

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 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P151 NEW, 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 NEW registered?

P151 NEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P151 NEW safe to buy?

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