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R499 EYS

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 EYS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,928 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,766 miles

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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R499 EYS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 65,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R499 EYS, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R499 EYS is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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