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R986 FYS

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 FYS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 122,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2008 122,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 109,101 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 99,487 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 103,382 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2005 88,042 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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R986 FYS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 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 R986 FYS, 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 28 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 R986 FYS registered?

R986 FYS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R986 FYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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