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J18 KGW

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KGW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,309 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,550 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,472 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,297 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,526 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 73,731 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 73,731 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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J18 KGW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J18 KGW registered?

J18 KGW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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