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P201 HCH

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 HCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 60,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,899 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,187 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,187 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,112 miles

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,802 miles

advise steering rack is oiley

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

advise corrosion on other brake pipes

advise engine oil filler top is not correct and is a temporary repair

Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,802 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe failure (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise corrosion on other brake pipes

advise engine oil filler top is not correct and is a temporary repair

advise steering rack is oiley

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre has A nail in it

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,617 miles

advise drivers window does not open

advise front brake pipes are corroded

advise n/s steering rack gaiter is damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,377 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension conponents corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,106 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,743 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,998 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,124 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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P201 HCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P201 HCH, 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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P201 HCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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