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P83 JAS

1997 Hyundai Accent Gs

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs95,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 JAS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gs
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 104,479 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded stained

slight stain at n/s/f brake caliper

Fail 14 May 2009 104,479 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded stained

slight stain at n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,677 miles

Battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Apr 2008 97,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 May 2007 92,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 92,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2006 87,285 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gs?

Based on 804 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,236
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70
Registration plate lamp not working 42
position lamp(s) not working 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
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P83 JAS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 95,284 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P83 JAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P83 JAS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gs, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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