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R976 GEB

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I78,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 GEB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,636 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,230 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 80,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 76,945 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,182 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,781 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,435 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 66,435 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 61,408 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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R976 GEB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R976 GEB, 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 R976 GEB registered?

R976 GEB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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