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P159 WGN

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 WGN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 147,100 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 20 Nov 2012 147,100 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 22 Nov 2011 141,226 miles

Battery insecure

Engine slightly smokey

Fail 18 Nov 2011 141,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 130,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 121,623 miles

Oil leak

front x member corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 121,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front x member corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 111,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,505 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 102,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 91,377 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 90,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,403 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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P159 WGN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P159 WGN, 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 P159 WGN registered?

P159 WGN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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