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R503 UAO

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 UAO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 118,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 118,336 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 109,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 100,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 100,555 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R503 UAO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R503 UAO, 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 R503 UAO registered?

R503 UAO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R503 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 UAO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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