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P495 RWC

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 RWC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 73,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in both rear shock absorber shafts

Fail 22 May 2007 73,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front screen damaged

play in both rear shock absorber shafts

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2006 65,564 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

slight play in both rear shock absorber shafts

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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P495 RWC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 65,746 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 I Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P495 RWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P495 RWC registered?

P495 RWC is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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