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V297 HHL

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,765 mi
Last recorded68,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 HHL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2012 64,671 miles

Both front tyres perished (DOT code = 2002) Advise replace front tyres

Car battery only held secure by 2 cable ties so not a strong safety measure

Centre exhaust metal hanger has corroded away from pipe leaving exhaust system part insecure. Advise centre section replaced

Extra (standard fit) high level stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated & rattles when tapped by hand (Baffles loose). Advise rear box requires replacement

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle bonnet catch intermittently does not re secure bonnet after release (along with safety catch sticking in released position). requires further investigation.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perished (DOT code = 2002) Advise replace front tyres

Car battery only held secure by 2 cable ties so not a strong safety measure

Centre exhaust metal hanger has corroded away from pipe leaving exhaust system part insecure. Advise centre section replaced

Extra (standard fit) high level stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated & rattles when tapped by hand (Baffles loose). Advise rear box requires replacement

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle bonnet catch intermittently does not re secure bonnet after release (along with safety catch sticking in released position). requires further investigation.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,357 miles

Front Tyres Perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,415 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,293 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,985 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 34,985 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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V297 HHL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,399 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V297 HHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V297 HHL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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