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Y299 JOW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 JOW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust baffles loose

some damage to offside front subframe mounting bolt

windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

very strong advisory that the offside front shock absorber is seized

Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise tracking

rear exhaust baffles loose

some damage to offside front subframe mounting bolt

windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

very strong advisory that the offside front shock absorber is seized

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 95,571 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,556 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

feul pipe very rusty

outer sills covered with plastic trims so unable to check correctly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,723 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,216 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,958 miles

right hand front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 17,588 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,868 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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Y299 JOW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y299 JOW, 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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Y299 JOW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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