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R657 PAO

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,444 mi
Last recorded133,444 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 PAO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 133,444 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 123,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,796 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 113,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 102,593 miles

long handbrake travel

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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R657 PAO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R657 PAO, 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 R657 PAO registered?

R657 PAO is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R657 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 PAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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