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P159 STU

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 STU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 91,400 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 91,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 82,514 miles

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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P159 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P159 STU, 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 P159 STU registered?

P159 STU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 22 June 1997.

Is P159 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 STU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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