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R37 FKO

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,626 mi
Last recorded115,626 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FKO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 115,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear slam panel damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 108,673 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 103,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rocker gasket

Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,166 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,079 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,839 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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R37 FKO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R37 FKO, 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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R37 FKO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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