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S242 LGA

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 LGA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,611 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,611 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE hand-brake travel requires attention †ADVISE flex section of exhaust corroded and leaking †ADVISE surface cracking on tread area of o/s/rear tyre also has uneven wear and nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,303 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 64,794 miles

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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S242 LGA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S242 LGA, 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 S242 LGA registered?

S242 LGA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 25 October 1998.

Is S242 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 LGA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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