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X398 MSL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,355 mi
Last recorded69,355 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 MSL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,355 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,515 miles

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

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

hand brake max permitted travel

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vechile is dangerous to drive

Pass 2 Apr 2010 62,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,024 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,019 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,643 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,094 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 47,867 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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X398 MSL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,035 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 X398 MSL, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X398 MSL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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