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R554 LJU

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 LJU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Aug 2007 83,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 70,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Mvi?

Based on 1,872 MOT tests across 395 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
position lamp(s) not working 123
Registration plate lamp not working 105
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
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R554 LJU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 80,993 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 Mvi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R554 LJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R554 LJU is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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