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S147 ABD

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,654 mi
Last recorded108,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 ABD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 108,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 100,520 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 85,410 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S147 ABD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E in White 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 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 S147 ABD, 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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S147 ABD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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