1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · R580 FJE
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 96,037 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R580 FJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2025
- 96,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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R580 FJE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Accent (R580 FJE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R580 FJE Mileage History
- 05/07/202293,834 mi
- 06/07/202293,835 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/202394,467 mi+632 mi
- 10/07/202495,241 mi+774 mi
- 02/07/202596,037 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Accent (X3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
X3 shells rust around the rear arches, sills, jacking points and floor seams, and neglected UK cars often hide patch repairs underneath underseal. Once the corrosion reaches structural areas the repair cost usually exceeds the car’s value.
- Cooling-system neglect leading to overheatingSerious
Older X3 petrols dislike years of cheap coolant changes and deferred maintenance. Radiators, thermostats and water pumps get ignored until the car overheats, after which head-gasket trouble or persistent coolant loss can follow.
- Rear wheel bearing and axle-bush wearModerate
X3 cars often develop noisy rear wheel bearings and tired rear axle bushes, which makes them feel loose over bumps and can trigger tyre wear or MOT play advisories.
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