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R938 UKL

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,130 mi
Last recorded122,130 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 UKL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 122,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 122,111 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 105,886 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 103,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,256 miles

slight corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R938 UKL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R938 UKL, 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 R938 UKL registered?

R938 UKL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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