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P397 WCD

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,277 mi
Last recorded45,277 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 WCD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,277 miles

drivers window faulty.

engine oil leak.

offside front wiper box worn.

rear metal brake pipes rusty.

Pass 30 May 2007 40,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 40,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers door panel loose

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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P397 WCD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 WCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P397 WCD registered?

P397 WCD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P397 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 WCD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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