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R949 UKL

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 UKL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 68,379 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,311 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel in handbrake.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 63,311 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel in handbrake.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,571 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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R949 UKL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 65,746 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R949 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R949 UKL registered?

R949 UKL is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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