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P203 HMH

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 HMH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 72,680 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,136 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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P203 HMH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P203 HMH, 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 P203 HMH registered?

P203 HMH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P203 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 HMH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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