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S541 FGU

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 FGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2009 120,445 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 120,427 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2006 104,721 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 104,720 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight play in nearside front steering or suspenion

Pass 20 Dec 2005 88,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers window does not work

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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S541 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E in White 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 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,226 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S541 FGU, 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 S541 FGU registered?

S541 FGU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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