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Y488 JCS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,440 mi
Last recorded54,440 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 JCS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,440 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,432 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,301 miles

advise front tyres

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,168 miles

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

advise all metal brake pipes coated

Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise all metal brake pipes coated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,322 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,665 miles

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

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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Y488 JCS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y488 JCS, 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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What year was Y488 JCS registered?

Y488 JCS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y488 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 JCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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