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Y231 PTS

2001 Hyundai Accent Gsi

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,918 mi
Last recorded64,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent Gsi59,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 PTS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gsi
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,918 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,917 miles

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 62,904 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,721 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 31,269 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gsi?

Based on 1,196 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,219
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
position lamp(s) not working 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 43
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Y231 PTS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent Gsi in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,090 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 Gsi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y231 PTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y231 PTS registered?

Y231 PTS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent Gsi, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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