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P418 FHN

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 FHN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 118,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

excessisv corroded in ner outer sills x member all brake pipes body wroks chassis inner wings

Fail 17 Dec 2008 118,302 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

excessisv corroded in ner outer sills x member all brake pipes body wroks chassis inner wings

Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 104,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 104,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P418 FHN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P418 FHN, 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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P418 FHN is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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