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Y987 PAU

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,139 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 54,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no tow bar ball or electrical socket fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,249 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,087 miles

advise engine warning light on.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,282 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 25,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,761 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 2 Apr 2007 22,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,425 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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Y987 PAU 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 88.9%.

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 Y987 PAU, 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 Y987 PAU registered?

Y987 PAU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y987 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 PAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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