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R74 MJH

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 MJH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Small bind nearside front brake.

engine smokey in need of attention + front + rear number plates poor

Fail 29 Aug 2008 81,612 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

engine smokey in need of attention + front + rear number plates poor

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,026 miles

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

both number plates poor

no clutch anti slip

Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both number plates poor

no clutch pedal anti slip

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,443 miles

battery tray heavily corroded

front number plate starting to fade

long hand brake travel

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

off side front side light dim

slight engine oil leaks

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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R74 MJH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R74 MJH, 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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R74 MJH is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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