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R494 RER

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,461 mi
Last recorded82,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 RER
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,461 miles

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slight corrosion

damage to both nearside wheels

nearside front anti roll bar link lower washer very poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims

Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,877 miles

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 14 Nov 2005 76,816 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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R494 RER is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 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 R494 RER, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R494 RER registered?

R494 RER is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R494 RER shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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