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R251 EFL

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 EFL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 96,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,338 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 88,225 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,993 miles

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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R251 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R251 EFL, 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 R251 EFL registered?

R251 EFL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R251 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 EFL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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