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P233 FEC

1997 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 FEC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

osr door damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,215 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,215 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,237 miles

nearside repeater repaired with lense tape - correct colour still displayed

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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P233 FEC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P233 FEC, 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 P233 FEC registered?

P233 FEC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P233 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 FEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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