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W838 VGJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,235 mi
Last recorded67,235 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 VGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,168 miles

Engine mangement light on.

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

Front discs worn and lipped.

Minor oil leak from rocker cover box.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre getting low on inside edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 57,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine mangement light on.

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

Front discs worn and lipped.

Minor oil leak from rocker cover box.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre getting low on inside edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,498 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,904 miles

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 6 Feb 2006 39,821 miles

front brake discs lipped

stone chip on front screen

strong advice both rear tyres getting low on 2mm

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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W838 VGJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W838 VGJ, 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 W838 VGJ registered?

W838 VGJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W838 VGJ safe to buy?

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