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R28 AKY

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AKY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 124,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 123,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,702 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 103,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 86,757 miles

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

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

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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R28 AKY is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 AKY, 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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R28 AKY is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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