MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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, †
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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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