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P169 DVA

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 DVA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 99,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 99,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,946 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 75,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P169 DVA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P169 DVA, 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 P169 DVA registered?

P169 DVA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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