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R695 FJE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 FJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,839 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,965 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 63,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 53,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R695 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R695 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 R695 FJE registered?

R695 FJE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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