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P62 VWY

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si80,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 VWY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 99,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 99,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 93,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 May 2006

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P62 VWY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P62 VWY, 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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P62 VWY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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