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P338 YJR

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,639 mi
Last recorded76,639 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si80,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 YJR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2009 76,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all other metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drop link broken

Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drop link broken

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,545 miles

offside rear drop link broken

Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear drop link broken

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 67,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe Si?

Based on 4,978 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 667
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
position lamp(s) not working 352
Registration plate lamp not working 292
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 211
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P338 YJR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 80,893 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 Si fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P338 YJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe Si typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P338 YJR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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