1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · P762 FGM
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 56,508 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P762 FGM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2017
- 56,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P762 FGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Accent (P762 FGM) between August 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside re”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)”.
P762 FGM Mileage History
- 24/08/200642,396 mi
- 30/07/200744,366 mi+1,970 mi
- 30/07/200744,366 mi
- 22/08/200846,107 mi+1,741 mi
- 10/08/200946,987 mi+880 mi
- 02/09/201048,550 mi+1,563 mi
- 22/08/201149,322 mi+772 mi
- 13/09/201249,551 mi+229 mi
- 30/08/201349,799 mi+248 mi
- 15/01/201549,999 mi+200 mi
- 19/01/201653,609 mi+3,610 mi
- 19/01/201653,609 mi
- 15/03/201756,508 mi+2,899 mi
Average of roughly 1,337 miles per year across 13 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
Older X3 petrols dislike years of cheap coolant changes and deferred maintenance. Radiators, thermostats and water pumps get ignored until the car overheats, after which head-gasket trouble or persistent coolant loss can follow.
- 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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