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S129 TSU

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 TSU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2009 80,618 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

corrosion on comps and structure petrol pipe ster and susp slight

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,339 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,012 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 71,012 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S129 TSU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S129 TSU, 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 S129 TSU registered?

S129 TSU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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