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P170 NHK

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,072 mi
Last recorded94,072 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 NHK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,072 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded to excess/leaking oil!!

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

suspent.compon. corroded

under body corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,068 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded to excess/leaking oil!!

suspent.compon. corroded

under body corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

off side window inop

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 72,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,697 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 66,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 60,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 60,009 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P170 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P170 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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P170 NHK is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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