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Y941 TGB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,532 mi
Last recorded72,532 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 TGB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Minor blow on front exhaust joint

Slight bind nearside front brake

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,450 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,913 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 58,899 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,921 miles

advise exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2008 4,921 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,899 miles

advise child seat

advise engine manager ment light

advise n/s front tyre

advise rack

Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

advise child seat

advise engine manager ment light

advise n/s front tyre

advise rack

Fail 8 May 2007 39,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

N/S & O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS STARTING TO CRACK

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS & DROP LINKS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,298 miles

POWER STEERING PIPE SLIGHT LEAK †CONDENSATION IN N/S FRONT HEADLIGHT †

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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Y941 TGB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y941 TGB, 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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Y941 TGB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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