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P158 JCH

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 JCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 117,341 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2008 117,321 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 103,851 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,454 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 100,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P158 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in White 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 P158 JCH, 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 P158 JCH registered?

P158 JCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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