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S498 SWF

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,673 mi
Last recorded91,673 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 SWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,673 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,673 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,561 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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S498 SWF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S498 SWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S498 SWF registered?

S498 SWF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S498 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 SWF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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