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R456 FFW

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto73,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 FFW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,955 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,103 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 56,584 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls Auto?

Based on 615 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
5,864
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Registration plate lamp not working 41
position lamp(s) not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
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R456 FFW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 73,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Gls Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R456 FFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R456 FFW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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