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R960 MBC

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,781 mi
Last recorded101,781 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 MBC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,781 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 101,781 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

front section of exhaust minor leak

slight judder from front brakes

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

small chip on offside of windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,906 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,903 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,165 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 87,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 71,870 miles

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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R960 MBC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R960 MBC, 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 R960 MBC registered?

R960 MBC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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