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P174 GHH

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 GHH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 81,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,123 miles

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

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,846 miles

Battery insecure

battery tray corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,841 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

battery tray corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,868 miles

battery tray corroded

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,378 miles

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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P174 GHH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P174 GHH, 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 P174 GHH registered?

P174 GHH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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