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OIL 3389

1997 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3389
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 136,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 136,766 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 126,102 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 126,102 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,271 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 117,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,115 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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OIL 3389 is a 1997 Hyundai Accent 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,776 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 3389, 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 OIL 3389 registered?

OIL 3389 is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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