MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?
Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 XGA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 86,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 XGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Hyundai Accent Coupe S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P242 XGA registered?
P242 XGA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P242 XGA safe to buy?
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