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P447 SBJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 SBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Off side front tyre worn very close to legal limit.[inside].

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,466 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

travel in footbrake pedal

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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P447 SBJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 65,746 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 I Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P447 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P447 SBJ registered?

P447 SBJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P447 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 SBJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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