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R857 ABE

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 ABE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 55,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,094 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,331 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe to flexy

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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R857 ABE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 62,198 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R857 ABE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R857 ABE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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