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R761 GWR

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,845 mi
Last recorded101,845 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 GWR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 101,845 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 101,840 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 94,752 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 94,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,827 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R761 GWR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Green 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 R761 GWR, 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 R761 GWR registered?

R761 GWR is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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