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P180 DFJ

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 DFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,199 miles

Coolant leak from heater pipes on bulkhead

Coolant leak from radiator

Damage to OSR body

Drivers seat worn

Evidence of coolant leak from hoses to thermostat housing

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

NSR tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OSR tyre cracked and perished

OSR tyre low on pressure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,752 miles

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

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

coolant leak from heater pipes

coolant leak from radiator

damage to o/s/r of body

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,755 miles

Coolant leak from heater pipes on bulkhead

Coolant leak from radiator

Damage to offside rear body

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,112 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

power steering reservoir on "min"

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

power steering reservoir on "min"

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,722 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,553 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,862 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

engine misfire

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s windsrceen wiper blade split

possible fluid leak from p.a.s system

Fail 22 Feb 2006 53,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s windsrceen wiper blade split

possible fluid leak from p.a.s system

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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P180 DFJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P180 DFJ, 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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P180 DFJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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