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R998 YBE

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 YBE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2007 72,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,258 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 68,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,329 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

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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R998 YBE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R998 YBE, 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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R998 YBE is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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