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R963 CUB

1997 Hyundai Accent Ls

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,840 mi
Last recorded122,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls83,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 CUB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 122,840 miles

Front wipers torn

N/S/F cv boot splitting

O/S Lower radiator bracket broken

O/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/F shocker has a light misting of oil

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 122,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

N/S/F C/V boot splitting

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

O/S lower radiator bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack ends

both front wipers torn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 122,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Battery insecure

N/S/F C/V boot splitting

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

O/S lower radiator bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both steering rack ends

both front wipers torn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 110,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 110,779 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 97,425 miles

link arms

Fail 21 Dec 2007 81,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,730 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,864 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 73,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,069 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,069 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2004 57,570 miles

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
Full Hyundai Accent Ls reliability report

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R963 CUB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R963 CUB, 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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R963 CUB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 28 September 1997.

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