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P167 RHK

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 RHK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,673 miles

Body work dammage.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,407 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jul 2011 85,280 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

The n/s front headlight is damaged.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,576 miles

Oil leak

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

Pass 15 May 2009 73,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

Pass 15 May 2008 71,302 miles

The ante-roll bar link aim bushes are cracking.

Fail 14 May 2008 71,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The ante-roll bar link aim bushes are cracking.

Pass 15 May 2007 68,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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P167 RHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P167 RHK, 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 P167 RHK registered?

P167 RHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P167 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 RHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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