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P207 TEG

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,097 mi
Last recorded105,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 TEG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 105,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,271 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,965 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 83,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P207 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P207 TEG, 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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P207 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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