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P916 RAF

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 RAF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,497 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,909 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,788 miles

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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P916 RAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P916 RAF, 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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P916 RAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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