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Y198 EBR

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 EBR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,057 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,047 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,177 miles

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

Mil light on

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 82,154 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)

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

Mil light on

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,945 miles

alt. belt ideler pull bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,945 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

alt. belt ideler pull bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,907 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,907 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 44,140 miles

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

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

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

acc damaged to o/s/rear door and wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 35,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y198 EBR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y198 EBR, 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 EBR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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