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R571 BBD

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 BBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 123,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 123,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,177 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 116,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 110,376 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 97,302 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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R571 BBD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R571 BBD, 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 R571 BBD registered?

R571 BBD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R571 BBD shows 6 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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