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P206 VGO

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 VGO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 106,813 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

wipers worn

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit & out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,813 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

wipers worn

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit & out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,039 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre holed to cords

Fail 26 Oct 2007 103,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre holed to cords

Pass 17 Jun 2006 94,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

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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P206 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P206 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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P206 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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