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R638 EGY

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 EGY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

leak on front section of exhaust.

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,010 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,764 miles

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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R638 EGY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R638 EGY, 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 R638 EGY registered?

R638 EGY is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R638 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 EGY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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