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R578 HNJ

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 HNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,097 miles

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

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

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

tax disc position

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

tax disc position

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,332 miles

O/S/F tyre on limit

Sat nav holder obscures part of windscreen

Slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2008 97,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F tyre on limit

Sat nav holder obscures part of windscreen

Slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2007 80,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,858 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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R578 HNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Red 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 62,198 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 R578 HNJ, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R578 HNJ is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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