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Y234 RCR

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail and is heavily perished

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,064 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,378 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,572 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,532 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 17,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,742 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 15,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,622 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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Y234 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y234 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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Y234 RCR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 March 2001.

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