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P978 DCU

1997 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,877 mi
Last recorded36,877 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto71,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Lsi Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,877 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,930 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers slightly worn

both rear tyres slight cracking to tread

exhaust system slight corrosion - not blowing

fuel pipes slight corrosion under car

offside front lower wishbone slight corrosiion - not considered excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2006 32,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers slightly worn

both rear tyres slight cracking to tread

exhaust system slight surface corrosion - not blowing

fuel pipes slight corrosion under vehicle

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
position lamp(s) not working 43
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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P978 DCU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 71,156 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 Lsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P978 DCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P978 DCU registered?

P978 DCU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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