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P154 JCH

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,637 mi
Last recorded65,637 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 JCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension struts corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,588 miles

both front and O/S/R tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front and O/S/R tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,433 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres badly perished

both side front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres badly perished

both side front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged breather pipe heavily corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has radial cracks

Offside Front tyre has radial cracks and perished

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged breather pipe heavily corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has radial cracks

Offside Front tyre has radial cracks and perished

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear of o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear of o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,996 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,802 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,702 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,991 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front strut casings corroding

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2009 52,991 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorating

front strut casings corroding

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,300 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,513 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,627 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

oil leak

rear silencer flaking

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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P154 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P154 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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P154 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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