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R553 FJE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,261 mi
Last recorded55,261 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 FJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,261 miles

advise parking brake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 46,196 miles

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

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

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

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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R553 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,723 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 R553 FJE, 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 29 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 R553 FJE registered?

R553 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R553 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 FJE shows 3 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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