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P857 CEL

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,951 mi
Last recorded85,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 CEL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2008 85,938 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly frayed

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 81,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel near reserve limit

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,030 miles

handbrake travel near reserve limit

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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P857 CEL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 77,421 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P857 CEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P857 CEL registered?

P857 CEL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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