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P189 DDV

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 DDV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 102,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Outer cv boot leaking

Pass 2 May 2018 94,693 miles

Nearside & Offside rear wheels very close to trailing arms

Offside headlight poor image

Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside & Offside rear wheels very close to trailing arms

Offside headlight poor image

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,503 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 50,212 miles

Oil leak

advise o/s/f rack end slight play

Fail 2 May 2008 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,786 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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P189 DDV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P189 DDV, 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 P189 DDV registered?

P189 DDV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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