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R542 COR

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,517 mi
Last recorded56,517 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 COR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,517 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel long

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake travel long

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside rear panel

steel wheel fitted on nearside front

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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R542 COR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White 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 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R542 COR, 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 R542 COR registered?

R542 COR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R542 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 COR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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