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R970 UHP

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,302 mi
Last recorded121,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S79,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 UHP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2008 121,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 112,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2007 112,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 95,418 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R970 UHP is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R970 UHP, 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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What year was R970 UHP registered?

R970 UHP is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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