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R861 WRM

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,594 mi
Last recorded163,594 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 WRM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 163,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 150,405 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

outer body sills corroded and patched

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine sump corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 150,405 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

engine sump corroded

outer body sills corroded and patched

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,192 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 130,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 130,105 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R861 WRM is a 1998 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 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 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 R861 WRM, 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 28 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 R861 WRM registered?

R861 WRM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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