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R137 JFL

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JFL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 108,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

neareside front brake pipe corroded

offside fog light lens cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play showing on o/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Apr 2008 101,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play showing on o/s steering rack end

Pass 9 May 2007 95,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 87,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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R137 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R137 JFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R137 JFL registered?

R137 JFL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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