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R421 XVX

1997 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,071 mi
Last recorded63,071 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent72,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 XVX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock absorber has play

offside rear tyre cracked & worn unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,972 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,972 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,604 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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R421 XVX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 72,776 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 R421 XVX, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R421 XVX registered?

R421 XVX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R421 XVX safe to buy?

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