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Y198 CGC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 CGC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged bolt bent (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

offside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

offside headlamp has slight movement

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

e m l light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,369 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar mountain bolt damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,647 miles

E.M.L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,432 miles

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

E.M.L is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,481 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,465 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,809 miles

advise offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,642 miles

offside front suspension mounting bolt damaged

offside front tyre on limit of wear

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,872 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge(near limit)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 38,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,425 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,465 miles

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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Y198 CGC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y198 CGC, 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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Y198 CGC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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