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R493 COU

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,510 mi
Last recorded24,510 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 COU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,441 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 16,441 miles

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An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper insecure

two rear tyres slight cracs

Fail 19 Mar 2007 16,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F indicator colour poor. Indicator and headlamp mounts sheared. (accident damage) Rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Mar 2006

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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R493 COU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R493 COU, 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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R493 COU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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