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P240 LOJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 LOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 79,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 79,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 74,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2006 70,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 May 2006 70,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2005 59,894 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 59,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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P240 LOJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe 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 Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 77,421 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 LOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P240 LOJ registered?

P240 LOJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P240 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 LOJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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