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OIL 7674

1997 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7674
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,771 miles

Fuel tank filler (breather) pipe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 58,112 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,899 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,462 miles

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

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 7674 is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 7674, 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 7674 registered?

OIL 7674 is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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