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R78 GSF

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,912 mi
Last recorded170,912 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 GSF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 170,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 170,839 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 157,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight imbalance in rear brakes 32%

all four spring corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 146,823 miles

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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R78 GSF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R78 GSF, 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 R78 GSF registered?

R78 GSF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R78 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 GSF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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