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R52 OJB

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto

Purple Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto73,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 OJB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,453 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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R52 OJB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto in Purple with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 R52 OJB, 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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R52 OJB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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