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P897 EDV

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,651 mi
Last recorded68,651 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 EDV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front panel has corrision

rear road springs has corrsion

Pass 8 May 2008 64,659 miles

track rod ends have play

Fail 8 May 2008 64,659 miles

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

track rod ends have play

Pass 11 May 2007 57,586 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 57,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 49,899 miles

Front registration plate damaged

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Mvi?

Based on 1,872 MOT tests across 395 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
position lamp(s) not working 123
Registration plate lamp not working 105
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
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P897 EDV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 80,993 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 Mvi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P897 EDV registered?

P897 EDV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P897 EDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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