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P230 TEG

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 TEG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,430 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 80,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,218 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2009 76,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,659 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,659 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,632 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 67,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,637 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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P230 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P230 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 P230 TEG registered?

P230 TEG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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