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R271 TCH

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,645 mi
Last recorded102,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S86,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 TCH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,645 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 102,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 92,128 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 91,687 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 82,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 82,361 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 34
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R271 TCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 86,215 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R271 TCH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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