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R227 HEW

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,137 mi
Last recorded64,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 HEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,010 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,025 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2005 43,782 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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R227 HEW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R227 HEW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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