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R279 ECA

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto65,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 ECA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,568 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,128 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 72,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 68,423 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 68,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,382 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 64,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R279 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R279 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 R279 ECA registered?

R279 ECA is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R279 ECA safe to buy?

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