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Y597 LCW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,960 mi
Last recorded55,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 LCW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,960 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,888 miles

engin smoking andleakig oil

front pads geting low not bad

front wipers spliting

steel brake pipes and fuel corrodingadvise to be invesigated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,676 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate slight damage

front tyres uneven wear possible front wheel alignment

high level stop light inop

nearside rear tyre cracked on wall and tread

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,527 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre outer wall full of cracks

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,949 miles

front brake pads low

higher level possible stop inop

offside headlamp slight damage

oil level on min

rear tyre slight cracks

travel in hanbrake lever

vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,206 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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Y597 LCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y597 LCW, 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 Y597 LCW registered?

Y597 LCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y597 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y597 LCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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