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S429 TCA

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 TCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 93,961 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 93,951 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 79,374 miles

n/s/f headlamp cracked but not affecting pattern at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2005 79,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2005 78,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I?

Based on 5,662 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 784
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 735
position lamp(s) not working 393
Registration plate lamp not working 356
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 263
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S429 TCA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 74,551 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S429 TCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S429 TCA registered?

S429 TCA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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