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R168 TCH

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,604 mi
Last recorded61,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 TCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,604 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 61,601 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,569 miles

slight movement felt in offside steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,598 miles

Slight ware o/s steering rack knuckle

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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R168 TCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R168 TCH, 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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What year was R168 TCH registered?

R168 TCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R168 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 TCH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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