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S226 AVK

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,260 mi
Last recorded43,260 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 AVK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,260 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 43,256 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,351 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S226 AVK 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S226 AVK, 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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What year was S226 AVK registered?

S226 AVK is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S226 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 AVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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