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R440 AAF

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 AAF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2007 140,439 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both outer constant velocity boots perishing

front cross member corrodeing

handbrake travel

noise from offside rear brake

note/brake pads not visible

play in both rear shock absorber pistons to houseings

rear brake inbalance

temporary fuel cap fitted(locking type)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 135,189 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 135,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 135,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2005 128,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 128,724 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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R440 AAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R440 AAF, 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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R440 AAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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