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R662 BBM

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 BBM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 112,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

excess travel on handbrake

nearside front indicator insecure

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2008 112,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

excess travel on handbrake

nearside front indicator insecure

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,820 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms corroded

offside front headlight lens cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2007 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms corroded

offside front headlight lens cracked

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Jul 2006 65,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front headlight lens cracked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2006 65,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front headlight lens cracked

wipers slightly smeary

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
Full Hyundai Accent Coupe I reliability report

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R662 BBM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I 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 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 R662 BBM, 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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R662 BBM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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