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R556 HHS

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si75,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 HHS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 72,648 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,323 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,904 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 62,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,112 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe Si?

Based on 4,978 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 667
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
position lamp(s) not working 352
Registration plate lamp not working 292
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 211
Full Hyundai Accent Coupe Si reliability report

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R556 HHS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe Si fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R556 HHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R556 HHS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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