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R981 JGJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Gls

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,925 mi
Last recorded62,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls80,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 JGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2008 62,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,626 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 43,626 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,862 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and split

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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R981 JGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R981 JGJ, 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 R981 JGJ registered?

R981 JGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R981 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 JGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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