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P549 FCF

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 FCF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Supplementry/Secondary Restraint System warning lamp illuminated on dashboard constantly indicating a fault

hazard switch button mounting fascia insecure in centre of dashboard

long parking brake travel. reccomend further inspection of rear braking system

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Supplementry/Secondary Restraint System warning lamp illuminated on dashboard constantly indicating a fault

hazard switch button mounting fascia insecure in centre of dashboard

long parking brake travel. reccomend further inspection of rear braking system

Fail 9 Aug 2006 76,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,951 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

cut in near side rear tyre

oil leak

rear number plate poor

slight play at near side front wheel

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
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P549 FCF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P549 FCF, 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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What year was P549 FCF registered?

P549 FCF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P549 FCF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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