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P715 DPB

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,941 mi
Last recorded134,941 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 DPB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 134,941 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to carry out inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre weraing inner edge

tracking needs to be checked

Fail 10 Oct 2008 134,941 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted o/s/r unable to carry out inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

o/s/f tyre weraing inner edge

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 6 Aug 2007 117,518 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 116,989 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,348 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 93,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P715 DPB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P715 DPB, 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 P715 DPB registered?

P715 DPB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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