1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R132 ACL Mileage History
- 24/08/202276,706 mi
- 25/08/202276,706 mi
- 30/08/202378,258 mi+1,552 mi
- 31/08/202378,259 mi+1 mi
- 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
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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