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Y208 JWR

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 JWR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,400 miles

Considerable surface rust to underside of car,

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,399 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,135 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion, but no jagged edges

Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded but not showing jagged edges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 46,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 39,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,164 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 36,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,788 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,323 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,977 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011
Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,437 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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Y208 JWR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y208 JWR, 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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Y208 JWR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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