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S862 VOB

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,782 mi
Last recorded87,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I74,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 VOB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all springs corroded

engine burning oil

no plates worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,784 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine burning oil

Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,676 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,964 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,778 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,069 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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S862 VOB is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S862 VOB, 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 S862 VOB registered?

S862 VOB is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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