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R448 AAF

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 AAF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 61,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,091 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outside wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,874 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,674 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,633 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear light cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,934 miles

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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R448 AAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R448 AAF, 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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R448 AAF is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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