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P228 TEG

1997 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,043 mi
Last recorded56,043 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 TEG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,043 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,389 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,106 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,426 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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P228 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P228 TEG, 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 P228 TEG registered?

P228 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P228 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 TEG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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