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P257 VWP

1997 Hyundai Accent Gs

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,566 mi
Last recorded168,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs95,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 VWP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 168,566 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 May 2009 168,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2008 152,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 152,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 129,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 129,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 125,093 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 125,093 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gs?

Based on 804 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,236
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70
Registration plate lamp not working 42
position lamp(s) not working 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
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P257 VWP is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 95,284 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P257 VWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P257 VWP registered?

P257 VWP is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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