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P981 WAX

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 WAX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2008 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,821 miles

damage to offside door and wing borderline .

Pass 11 May 2006 40,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 39,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 39,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks on engine

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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P981 WAX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 83,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P981 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P981 WAX registered?

P981 WAX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P981 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 WAX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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