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P173 NMB

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 NMB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,740 miles

slight damage to the front panel †n/s/f head lamp is secured but has been repaired †ADVICE IT LOOKS LIKE THIS CAR IS POSSIBLY BEEN INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACSSIDENT

Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,740 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

1,FRONT NO PLATE IS REPAIRED WITH CLEAR TAPE IT IS SECURE AND IS ELIGIABLE †2,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/F FLOOR PAN †3,N/S/R AND O/S/R SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN †4,PARKING BRAKE LEVER AS HIGH TRAVEL †5,REAR TYRE SIZE IS DIFFRENT TO THE FRONT

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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P173 NMB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P173 NMB, 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 P173 NMB registered?

P173 NMB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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