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P202 HCH

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si80,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 HCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,882 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,648 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,896 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 80,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,326 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,320 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,110 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Various oil lekas †Exhaust system heavily corroded †Front coil springs heavily coroded †Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,884 miles

Various oil lekas †Exhaust system heavily corroded †Front coil springs heavily coroded †Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,973 miles

brake disc inner faces corroded/worn

engine gear box wet with oil †exhaust joints heavely corroded

front brake pads unevenly worn,o/s/f outer brake pad worn low †n/s/f wheel binding slightly †o/s/r tyre worn/perrished/cracked

rear coil springs corroded †perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †both outer c.v gaiters worn

Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc inner faces corroded/worn

engine gear box wet with oil †exhaust joints heavely corroded

front brake pads unevenly worn,o/s/f outer brake pad worn low †n/s/f wheel binding slightly †o/s/r tyre worn/perrished/cracked

rear coil springs corroded †perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †both outer c.v gaiters worn

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe Si?

Based on 4,978 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 667
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
position lamp(s) not working 352
Registration plate lamp not working 292
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 211
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P202 HCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 80,893 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 Si fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P202 HCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P202 HCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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