1997 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · R752 BRP
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 121,384 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R752 BRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 121,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R752 BRP 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 (R752 BRP) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R752 BRP Mileage History
- 15/02/2024118,967 mi
- 19/02/2024118,988 mi+21 mi
- 13/02/2025120,239 mi+1,251 mi
- 22/02/2025120,289 mi+50 mi
- 11/02/2026121,384 mi+1,095 mi
Average of roughly 1,214 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: Good
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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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