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S980 AAV

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,894 mi
Last recorded69,894 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S79,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe S
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,894 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,888 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,694 miles

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,231 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 54,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre on WEAR LIMIT

Offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Oil leak from oil filter area

Parking brake needs adjusting

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 34
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S980 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S in Silver 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 79,220 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S980 AAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S980 AAV registered?

S980 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S980 AAV safe to buy?

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