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R722 SMS

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,457 mi
Last recorded87,457 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 SMS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,457 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,082 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 72,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,940 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R722 SMS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 R722 SMS, 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 R722 SMS registered?

R722 SMS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R722 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 SMS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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