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R291 EFU

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,457 mi
Last recorded76,457 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 EFU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,457 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,080 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,132 miles

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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R291 EFU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R291 EFU, 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 R291 EFU registered?

R291 EFU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R291 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 EFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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