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P165 NHK

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,509 mi
Last recorded16,509 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 NHK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,509 miles

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

both cv boots perishing

chips in windscreen zone A

front exhaust flexi in poor condition, slight blow

offside number plate light dim

offside rear bumper repaired with tape

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both cv boots perishing

chips in windscreen zone A

front exhaust flexi in poor condition, slight blow

offside number plate light dim

offside rear bumper repaired with tape

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2008 755 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear bumper damaged and taped up

Offside rear light unit crack, damaged and repaired with coloured repair tape

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear bumper damaged and taped up

Offside rear light unit crack, damaged and repaired with coloured repair tape

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,231 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 82,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2005 66,343 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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P165 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P165 NHK, 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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P165 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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