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X689 RJC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 RJC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 112,546 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 112,546 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,538 miles

all coil springs corroded

both outer sills corroded

engine smokes on idle

front subframe corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear outer seat belt slow to reel out

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 May 2014 107,538 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear outer seat belt slow to reel out

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2013 103,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 103,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 99,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front driveshaft cv gators are slightly deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

front registration plate is damaged and slightly deteriorated

front suspension coil springs are corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

underside of the vehicle is corroded in places

Fail 14 May 2012 99,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp is not working

front driveshaft cv gators are slightly deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

front registration plate is damaged and slightly deteriorated

front suspension coil springs are corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

underside of the vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 9 May 2011 95,847 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

center stop lamp not working

emissions close to limits

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

rusty and corroded around front suspension

small split in nearside wiper blade

Fail 9 May 2011 95,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

center stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

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

rusty and corroded around front suspension

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 12 May 2010 86,765 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,328 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 58,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,923 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 48,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X689 RJC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X689 RJC, 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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X689 RJC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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