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R496 TYD

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 TYD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,642 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,662 miles

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2005 48,111 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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R496 TYD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 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 R496 TYD, 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 28 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 R496 TYD registered?

R496 TYD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R496 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 TYD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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