1997 Hyundai Accent 1.5L Petrol · P98 NBD
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 92,322 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P98 NBD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 92,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P98 NBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Accent (P98 NBD) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P98 NBD Mileage History
- 08/02/202288,870 mi
- 15/02/202288,903 mi+33 mi
- 08/03/202392,294 mi+3,391 mi
- 15/03/202392,322 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,152 miles per year across 4 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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- Cooling-system neglect leading to overheatingSerious
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- Rear wheel bearing and axle-bush wearModerate
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