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P212 RCW

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 RCW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 71,713 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,922 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,514 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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P212 RCW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P212 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 P212 RCW registered?

P212 RCW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P212 RCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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