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P205 RCW

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,540 mi
Last recorded71,540 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 RCW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 71,540 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,958 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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P205 RCW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P205 RCW, 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 P205 RCW registered?

P205 RCW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P205 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 RCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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