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R48 WYD

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 WYD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 126,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 126,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 126,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 114,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 114,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 107,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 107,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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R48 WYD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 62,198 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R48 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R48 WYD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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