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P216 LWF

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 LWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2007 52,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,623 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 45,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2005 37,010 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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P216 LWF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P216 LWF, 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 P216 LWF registered?

P216 LWF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P216 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 LWF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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