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P166 VGT

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 VGT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 120,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,759 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,317 miles

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

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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P166 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P166 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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What year was P166 VGT registered?

P166 VGT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P166 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 VGT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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