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R779 BBM

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 BBM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust system corroded badly not yet blowing

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise brake check.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 82,725 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R779 BBM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White 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 R779 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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R779 BBM is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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