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P161 VGT

1997 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,379 mi
Last recorded73,379 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 VGT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 72,262 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 72,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 69,914 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 68,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 68,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,727 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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P161 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P161 VGT, 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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How do I check the history of P161 VGT?

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What year was P161 VGT registered?

P161 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P161 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 VGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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