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R294 FGA

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 FGA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 79,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 60,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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R294 FGA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White 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 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 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 R294 FGA, 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 29 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 R294 FGA registered?

R294 FGA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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