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P318 SAV

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 SAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2007 98,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both inner bushes on rear anti-roll bar slight play

front registration plate starting to delaminate

nearside & offside front c/v boots slightly deterioated

offside wiper blade has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside c/v gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2006 90,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front c/v gaiters slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Dec 2005 83,016 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 83,016 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
Full Hyundai Accent Gls reliability report

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P318 SAV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P318 SAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P318 SAV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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