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S490 SKE

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,092 mi
Last recorded35,092 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 SKE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,733 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 31,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,494 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,080 miles

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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S490 SKE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S490 SKE, 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 S490 SKE registered?

S490 SKE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S490 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 SKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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