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P158 EHN

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 EHN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 56,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,500 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,256 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,223 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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P158 EHN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 77,421 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P158 EHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P158 EHN registered?

P158 EHN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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