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R531 HHS

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S79,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 HHS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 70,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,681 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 55,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,815 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 34
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R531 HHS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 79,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 HHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R531 HHS registered?

R531 HHS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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