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S142 NUG

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,652 mi
Last recorded76,652 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 NUG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 76,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,232 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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S142 NUG is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 62,198 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 S142 NUG, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S142 NUG is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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