Official DVLA Record

1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · R132 ACL

R132 ACL

1997 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1997. Recorded mileage 80,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI ACCENT
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/09/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (16/07/2025)
Recorded Mileage
80,183 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/09/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 16/07/2025
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1341cc

R132 ACL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
  • 80,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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R132 ACL Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202276,706 mi
  2. 25/08/202276,706 mi
  3. 30/08/202378,258 mi+1,552 mi
  4. 31/08/202378,259 mi+1 mi
  5. 02/09/202480,183 mi+1,924 mi

Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R132 ACL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 05:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Accent (R132 ACL) between August 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to test braking system under pressue (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Fuel hose damaged Filler neck breather pipe holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”.

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