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R268 CGX

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,185 mi
Last recorded76,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 CGX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,780 miles

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

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

Slight discolouration of rear number plate

Fail 7 Nov 2007 67,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Slight discolouration of rear number plate

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,547 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,133 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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R268 CGX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R268 CGX, 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 R268 CGX registered?

R268 CGX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R268 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 CGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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