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R874 VNT

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,722 mi
Last recorded145,722 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 VNT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 145,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 132,602 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 132,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2006 123,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 123,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 114,006 miles

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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R874 VNT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R874 VNT, 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 R874 VNT registered?

R874 VNT is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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