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P178 DVA

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DVA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,300 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 84,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s/r shock

Pass 5 Aug 2005 73,410 miles

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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P178 DVA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P178 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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P178 DVA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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