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P178 NKU

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,723 mi
Last recorded86,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 NKU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 75,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2006 64,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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P178 NKU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 NKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 NKU registered?

P178 NKU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P178 NKU safe to buy?

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