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Y897 TGE

2001 Hyundai Accent 1

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,983 mi
Last recorded52,983 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent 161,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 TGE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent 1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,983 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 52,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,480 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,974 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent 1?

Based on 1,073 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,225
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 63
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y897 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent 1 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y897 TGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y897 TGE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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