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R498 BAK

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,650 mi
Last recorded130,650 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 BAK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 130,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 121,903 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 109,968 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 109,719 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2005 100,356 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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R498 BAK is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Green 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 R498 BAK, 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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R498 BAK is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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