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R492 FJE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,373 mi
Last recorded82,373 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 FJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle to rear exhaust join poor

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 8 Apr 2008 82,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Middle to rear exhaust join poor

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,266 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

light scratching to windscreen,osf tyre sidewall damaged,blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,764 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 62,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Only just passed cat test

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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R492 FJE 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 R492 FJE, 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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R492 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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