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R171 SCS

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 SCS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 114,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both inner+outer sills showing corrosion

both rear chassis rails showing corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine running rough

foot brake rubber deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

spare tyre not checked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,124 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

spare tyre not checked

Fail 14 Apr 2008 103,124 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

spare tyre not checked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,043 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,895 miles

brake and clutch anti slip pads worn

Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R171 SCS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R171 SCS, 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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R171 SCS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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