1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · P179 DVA
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 114,807 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P179 DVA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2007
- 114,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P179 DVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Accent (P179 DVA) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
P179 DVA Mileage History
- 27/07/2006103,148 mi
- 27/07/2007114,807 mi+11,659 mi
Average of roughly 11,673 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Accent (X3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
X3 shells rust around the rear arches, sills, jacking points and floor seams, and neglected UK cars often hide patch repairs underneath underseal. Once the corrosion reaches structural areas the repair cost usually exceeds the car’s value.
- Cooling-system neglect leading to overheatingSerious
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- Rear wheel bearing and axle-bush wearModerate
X3 cars often develop noisy rear wheel bearings and tired rear axle bushes, which makes them feel loose over bumps and can trigger tyre wear or MOT play advisories.
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