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S140 RKW

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,644 mi
Last recorded81,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 RKW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,644 miles

near side front brake disc slighty corroded on edge near side rear tyre close to limit near side front inner wing brake pipe slighty corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,644 miles

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

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

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

near side front brake disc slighty corroded on edge near side rear tyre close to limit near side front inner wing brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper damaged but not causing sharp edges

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,249 miles

all pipes require cleaning

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe E?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,178
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Registration plate lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 57
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 37
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S140 RKW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,226 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S140 RKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe E typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S140 RKW registered?

S140 RKW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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