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P203 VGO

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,622 mi
Last recorded67,622 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,622 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center stop light not working

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear arch

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 59,567 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)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to rear outer sills/wheel arches

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both outer sills and rear arches

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,862 miles

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

nearside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,715 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

nearside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,317 miles

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

Oil leak

high level stop light not working,unable to see if it is connected.

slight play in osr shock absorber center bush.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,611 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 41,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,649 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 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P203 VGO, 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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P203 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P203 VGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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