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P209 VGO

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 VGO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 138,778 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 137,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 135,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 135,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering reservoir insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2008 131,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 127,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 127,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 123,809 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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P209 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P209 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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What year was P209 VGO registered?

P209 VGO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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