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R939 GYJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 GYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011
Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,414 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 81,168 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,333 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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R939 GYJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 83,191 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 Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 GYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R939 GYJ registered?

R939 GYJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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