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R526 ETL

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 ETL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,031 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,867 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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R526 ETL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R526 ETL registered?

R526 ETL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R526 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 ETL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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