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W541 NRL

2000 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 NRL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 91,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 91,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,183 miles

Central Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,649 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear back plates corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,395 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,876 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 69,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,716 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,716 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,574 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine check light on.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface cracks in o/s/r tyre outer wall and n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine check light on.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface cracks in o/s/r tyre outer wall and n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy surface corrosion on front sub frame.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,761 miles

o/s/f brake very slightly binding, not excessive on test and performance good.

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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W541 NRL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W541 NRL, 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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W541 NRL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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