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R183 BKJ

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,935 mi
Last recorded110,935 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 BKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 110,935 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,195 miles

corrosion around nearside door.

corrosion around offside rear door.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 107,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion around offside rear door.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,606 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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R183 BKJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 BKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R183 BKJ registered?

R183 BKJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R183 BKJ safe to buy?

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