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R121 YOW

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,758 mi
Last recorded74,758 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 YOW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 74,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

175/70/13 on rear....155/80/13 on front

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

wiper scratch in screen

would advise too 175/70/13 tyres fitted to front

Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,539 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 69,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

175/70/12 on rear.........155/80/13 on front

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

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,689 miles

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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R121 YOW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 YOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R121 YOW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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