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P167 STU

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 STU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2010 102,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 99,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 96,862 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 85,813 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 STU, 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 STU registered?

P167 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P167 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 STU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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