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P686 PTU

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,110 mi
Last recorded93,110 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 PTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 93,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side inner drive shaft uj has movement

Fail 5 May 2006 83,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 83,470 miles

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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P686 PTU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P686 PTU, 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 P686 PTU registered?

P686 PTU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P686 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 PTU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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