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R642 FJE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 FJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,298 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,298 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 70,032 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,502 miles

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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R642 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 I fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R642 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 R642 FJE registered?

R642 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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