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R191 XVG

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,856 mi
Last recorded100,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 XVG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,856 miles

engine oil leak

front regestration plate deteriorating

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 100,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

front regestration plate deteriorating

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,739 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Oil leak.

Outer sills corroding(Borderline MOT pass)

Surface corrosion on some brake pipes.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,178 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Front brakes becoming inbalanced.Borderline MOT pass.

Front lower panel corroded.

N/S brake pipe corroding.Borderline MOT pass

N/S/R tyre worn on edge.Borderline MOT pass

Rear N/S footbrake could be better.

Suspension becoming soft.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 82,767 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks.Sump corroding.

Rear shocks corroding and soft.

Some play in steering rack.Rack damp

Underbody and suspension parts corroding.

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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R191 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R191 XVG, 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 R191 XVG registered?

R191 XVG is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R191 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 XVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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