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R883 ETG

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S79,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 ETG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r outer sill.

exhaust pipe rusty.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

o/s/n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm bushes cracked.

slight blow on middle exhaust box.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,770 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust system rusty.

some damage to n/s outer sill.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 72,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust system rusty.

some damage to n/s outer sill.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,309 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged.

rear number plate starting to stain.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 66,303 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer sill damaged.

rear number plate starting to stain.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,289 miles

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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R883 ETG is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 79,220 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 R883 ETG, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R883 ETG is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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