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P523 MWJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

139,183 mi
Last recorded139,183 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si80,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 MWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 139,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2008 139,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 139,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2007 135,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 135,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 125,604 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 125,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe Si?

Based on 4,978 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 667
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
position lamp(s) not working 352
Registration plate lamp not working 292
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 211
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P523 MWJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 80,893 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 Coupe Si fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P523 MWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P523 MWJ registered?

P523 MWJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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