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R871 XEW

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S86,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 XEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 109,122 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 100,935 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 100,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,616 miles

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 S?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 34
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R871 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 86,215 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R871 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R871 XEW registered?

R871 XEW is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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