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P167 PLG

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 PLG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,163 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind to offside front

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind to offside front

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,254 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,537 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 67,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 63,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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P167 PLG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P167 PLG, 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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P167 PLG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 February 1997.

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