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P631 HEY

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 HEY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2007 102,125 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 102,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 100,229 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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P631 HEY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P631 HEY, 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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What year was P631 HEY registered?

P631 HEY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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