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R303 DGD

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 DGD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,029 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 91,029 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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R303 DGD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe 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 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 77,421 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R303 DGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R303 DGD registered?

R303 DGD is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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