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R277 ECA

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,264 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,349 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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R277 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 65,746 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 R277 ECA, 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 29 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 R277 ECA registered?

R277 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R277 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 ECA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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