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R163 UCR

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,208 mi
Last recorded133,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 UCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 133,208 miles

in balance on front brakes nsr f/ brake effort low

Fail 28 Jan 2008 133,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

in balance on front brakes nsr f/ brake effort low

Pass 29 Jan 2007 125,472 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 125,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 125,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front number plate poor condition

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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R163 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 83,191 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 Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 UCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R163 UCR registered?

R163 UCR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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