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R470 FJE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 FJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2008 73,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,900 miles

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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R470 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 77,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R470 FJE, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R470 FJE registered?

R470 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R470 FJE 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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