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P208 BFX

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 BFX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 76,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,135 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2011 74,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,840 miles

offside & nearsdie rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,808 miles

front number plate cracked

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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P208 BFX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P208 BFX, 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 P208 BFX registered?

P208 BFX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P208 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 BFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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