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P238 BFH

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 BFH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,258 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door stiff to open

engine smokey

high level brake light does not work

nearside front bumper sharp edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Jun 2013 93,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door stiff to open

engine smokey

high level brake light does not work

nearside front bumper sharp edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light stays on dash

battery not fully secure

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing slightly

both front wheels brakes slightly binding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

offside front seatbelt slightly twisted

offside rear & offside front coil springs corroding

oil leak at engine bay

very slight interacting on both rear lights

Fail 4 Jul 2012 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light stays on dash

battery not fully secure

both front driveshaft gaiters perishing slightly

both front wheels brakes slightly binding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

corrosion started offside rear outer sill

offside front seatbelt slightly twisted

offside rear & offside front coil springs corroding

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise nearside rear tyre on i.6-4mm & worn on outer edge

very slight interacting on both rear lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,400 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber loose

n.s,r outer sill outer skin corroded through

o.s number plate bulb dull

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber loose

n.s,r outer sill outer skin corroded through

o.s number plate bulb dull

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 82,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyres close to legal limit

advise front and rear springs very rusty

oil leak engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,490 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level stop lamp inoperative

o/s/r brake drum back plate appears damp, possibly indicating a fluid leak

o/s/r brake recording a slightly reduced effort

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,689 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 73,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

front brake pads may be low

o/s rear brake back plate is sightly damp(may have brake fault).

slight damage to front no.plate

Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,375 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front no plate cracked †Offside no plate lamp dim †Rear brakes have slight imbalance

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,097 miles

RBT brake test showed possible fault near side rear not failable could do with adjustment or repair,

near side rear anti roll bar bush slight play, †both rear tyres perished, and 2mm in places across center 3/4s, †

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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P238 BFH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 P238 BFH, 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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P238 BFH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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