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W978 RCN

2000 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RCN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,902 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,728 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x 3 spots (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 spots (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,965 miles

management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor seam (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor seam (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,524 miles

both front driveshaft boots deteriorated

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine check light showing

nearside front tyre waering inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded starting to show sharp edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 96,522 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both front driveshaft boots deteriorated

both front seat belts slow to retract

engine check light showing

nearside front tyre waering inner edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded starting to show sharp edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers only working on high speed

nearside front slight brake bind

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2014 94,182 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers only working on high speed

nearside front slight brake bind

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine mnagement light showing

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,289 miles

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

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

blue smoke starting to show from exhaust

enginge management light showing on dash

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,289 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

blue smoke starting to show from exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,830 miles

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

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

blue smoke from exhaust approaching failure stage

engine management light showing on dash

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

blue smoke from exhaust approaching failure stage

engine management light showing on dash

front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,279 miles

blue smoke from exhaust approaching failure stage

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

engine management light showing on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,279 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

blue smoke from exhaust approaching failure stage

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,323 miles

blue smoke starting to show from exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,284 miles

blue smoke showing on initial start up

Fail 26 Jun 2008 70,284 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

blue smoke showing on initial start up

Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,571 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 55,571 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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W978 RCN is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W978 RCN, 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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W978 RCN is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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