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W491 VGW

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 VGW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 115,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perishing and 3mm tread depth in areas

slight wear play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2015 115,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perishing and 3mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre close to devoid of tread on outer shoulder,surface perishing and 3 mm tread depth in areas

slight wear play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,601 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,600 miles

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

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,005 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,068 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,082 miles

front pads are low

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 55,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,555 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

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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W491 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W491 VGW, 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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What year was W491 VGW registered?

W491 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W491 VGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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