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Y993 RTU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 RTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,626 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine leaking oil

Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine leaking oil

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,881 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 71,133 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,032 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,886 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,033 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,459 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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Y993 RTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y993 RTU, 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 Y993 RTU registered?

Y993 RTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y993 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 RTU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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