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W258 RLJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 RLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,135 miles

ADVISE NO GLASS IN N/SIDE MIRROR

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,135 miles

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

ADVISE NO GLASS IN N/SIDE MIRROR

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,674 miles

advise exhaust well corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise exhaust well corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,315 miles

ADVISE BODY AND BUMPER DAMAGE BY N/SIDE H/LAMP

ADVISE GLASS MISSING IN N/SIDE MIRROR

Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,313 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE BODY AND BUMPER DAMAGE BY N/SIDE H/LAMP

ADVISE GLASS MISSING IN N/SIDE MIRROR

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,616 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,754 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 56,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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W258 RLJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W258 RLJ, 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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W258 RLJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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