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P18 AKB

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 AKB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,218 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,144 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,852 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,097 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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P18 AKB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 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 Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P18 AKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P18 AKB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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