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R178 GKO

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 GKO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 May 2008 87,467 miles

engine burning oil

suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,881 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

nearside front cv boot perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,986 miles

nearside outer sill holed and corroded

oil smoke from exhaust not excessive at time of test

slight brake bind on nearside front brake

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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R178 GKO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R178 GKO, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R178 GKO registered?

R178 GKO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R178 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 GKO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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