1997 Hyundai Accent 1.5L Petrol · R912 AVC
1997 Hyundai Accent (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 62,363 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R912 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 62,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R912 AVC 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 (R912 AVC) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 32 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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.
R912 AVC Mileage History
- 20/07/202256,785 mi
- 11/07/202359,063 mi+2,278 mi
- 24/07/202460,664 mi+1,601 mi
- 16/07/202561,590 mi+926 mi
- 30/06/202662,363 mi+773 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 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
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