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P157 MMA

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,196 mi
Last recorded103,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 MMA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 102,770 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,192 miles

exhaust rear section is held up by zip tie but has a bracket at the front of the box so is secure on test

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,934 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section is held up by zip tie but has a bracket at the front of the box so is secure on test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,622 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 73,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,591 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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P157 MMA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P157 MMA, 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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P157 MMA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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