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P881 LRV

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 LRV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,697 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perishing.

O/s/f inner brake pad low ?.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 82,697 miles

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

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

N/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perishing.

O/s/f inner brake pad low ?.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,920 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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P881 LRV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P881 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P881 LRV registered?

P881 LRV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P881 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 LRV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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