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Y987 EJR

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,623 mi
Last recorded43,623 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 EJR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2016 43,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure across repaired area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 36,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,885 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,553 miles

Drivers seat belt not retracting properly

O/S/R flexi retaining clip missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,547 miles

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

Drivers seat belt not retracting properly

O/S/R flexi retaining clip missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,272 miles

exhaust poor condition

oil leak on g/box

rear wiper blade req

Fail 4 Jul 2008 17,263 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor condition

oil leak on g/box

rear wiper blade req

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 16,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 15,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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Y987 EJR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y987 EJR, 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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Y987 EJR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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