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R988 HFT

1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi80,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 HFT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Mvi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 131,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 131,522 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 131,522 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 117,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 117,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 117,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Mvi?

Based on 1,872 MOT tests across 395 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,997
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
position lamp(s) not working 123
Registration plate lamp not working 105
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
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R988 HFT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 80,993 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 Mvi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R988 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Mvi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Mvi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R988 HFT registered?

R988 HFT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Mvi, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R988 HFT safe to buy?

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