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Y838 TGE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,822 mi
Last recorded54,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 TGE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,822 miles

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

o/s/r sill slight corrosion noted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,729 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,442 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,402 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 54,402 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,046 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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Y838 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y838 TGE, 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 Y838 TGE registered?

Y838 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y838 TGE safe to buy?

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