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R117 GRG

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,392 mi
Last recorded71,392 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 GRG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 71,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2007 60,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2006 57,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 57,007 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer c/v gaitors cracking. both front tyres getting low on tread inside and outside edges.

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Mvi?

Based on 1,872 MOT tests across 395 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
position lamp(s) not working 123
Registration plate lamp not working 105
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
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R117 GRG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 80,993 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 Mvi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 GRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R117 GRG registered?

R117 GRG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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