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P212 YSH

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 YSH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 80,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 73,900 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,900 miles

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 May 2007 65,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 64,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 58,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 58,095 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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P212 YSH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Green 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 YSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P212 YSH registered?

P212 YSH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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