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R271 ECA

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Grey Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 85,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,297 miles

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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R271 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Grey with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 ECA, 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 R271 ECA registered?

R271 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R271 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 ECA 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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