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R231 GSF

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 GSF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,097 miles

advise new antiroll bar drop links fitted to o/s n/s front

advise new exhaust front pipe fitted

advise o/s n/s front tyres have slight wear out wiyh 3/4 tread breadth

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

emissions not checked due to exhaust leak

slight wear outwith 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R231 GSF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R231 GSF, 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 28 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 R231 GSF registered?

R231 GSF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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