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P398 LVX

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 LVX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 86,402 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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P398 LVX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P398 LVX, 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 P398 LVX registered?

P398 LVX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P398 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 LVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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