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R58 ECA

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,239 mi
Last recorded84,239 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 84,239 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light staying on

rear silencer baffles rattling

Fail 11 Jul 2007 81,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light staying on

exhaust rear silencer baffles rattling

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,095 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 77,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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R58 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 ECA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R58 ECA registered?

R58 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R58 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 ECA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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