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P224 OTP

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,308 mi
Last recorded89,308 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 OTP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW , WALL PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW ON EDGE & CRACKING IN TREAD

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

O/S/R TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated at joint , may be weakened

imbalance on rear brakes , possible faulty compensator valve ?

oil filter corroded , recommend replace

oil leak , suspect rocker cover

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 5 Mar 2011 87,039 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MAJOR IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW , WALL PERISHED , RECOMMEND REPLACE

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW ON EDGE & CRACKING IN TREAD

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

O/S/R TYRE WALL PERISHED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated at joint , may be weakened

front brake pads appear low ?

noise & slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

oil filter corroded , recommend replace

oil leak , suspect rocker cover

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 85,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,606 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 5 Mar 2009 84,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,272 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

engine rocker cover gasket leaking oil

exhaust manifold slightly cracked and noisey

exhaust system corroded

front brake calipers creaking

left rear 155/80r13 tyre worn on outer edge

nail in right front 155/80r13 tyre cannot be repaired

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre well rubber gromits missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P224 OTP is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P224 OTP, 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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P224 OTP is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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