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P579 ARU

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 ARU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,260 miles

both rearshock absorbers soft

nearside inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,170 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Mvi?

Based on 1,872 MOT tests across 395 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
position lamp(s) not working 123
Registration plate lamp not working 105
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
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P579 ARU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 80,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Mvi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P579 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P579 ARU registered?

P579 ARU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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