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Y227 RCR

2001 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,601 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,801 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

font tyres worn inside edge

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,890 miles

font tyres worn inside edge

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,835 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,562 miles

front brake pads getting low

ns rear tyre side wall perished and low on tread

os ns front tyres bauld on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,898 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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Y227 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y227 RCR, 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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Y227 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y227 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y227 RCR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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