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R748 XEW

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 75,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,586 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 65,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmisions test abandonded due to exhaust system

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,928 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,928 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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R748 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 80,537 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R748 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R748 XEW registered?

R748 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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