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P204 SFM

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,493 mi
Last recorded128,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 SFM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2010 128,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 120,446 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly.

front no plate cracked.

nearside and offside front tyres low on inner edges.

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

slight play in nearside front inner wishbone bush.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 107,828 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,828 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,345 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P204 SFM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P204 SFM, 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 P204 SFM registered?

P204 SFM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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