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Y997 PAU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,096 mi
Last recorded137,096 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 PAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,096 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,829 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 120,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 107,542 miles

front to rear x2 b pipes corroding./ fuel pipe corroson alongside fuel ltank./ ex middle and rear section coording on joint./ engine oil leak./ residue around p stearing rack no leaks visible./ slight play in a/r/ bar inner bushs./

slight play in antiroll bar inner bushs./ slight perishing o/s/ bottom ball joint cover./

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,786 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,785 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,475 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 69,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,444 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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Y997 PAU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y997 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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Y997 PAU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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