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R278 ANV

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 ANV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,834 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

co emissions high on idle

exhaust emits smoke

exhaust rattling and corroded

ignition barrel missing

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre inner tread low

offside front wheel rim dented

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside side light dim

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

co emissions high on idle

exhaust emits smoke

exhaust rattling and corroded

ignition barrel missing

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre inner tread low

offside front wheel rim dented

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside side light dim

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,015 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2008 91,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,875 miles

Park brake long attention soon.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 78,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Park brake long attention required. †Front pads close to pad wear indicators.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,180 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise drivers window will not open

advise front pipe has slight blow

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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R278 ANV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R278 ANV, 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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R278 ANV is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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