MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe S?
Based on 698 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R496 SWB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S 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 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 86,215 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 R496 SWB, 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 29 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 R496 SWB registered?
R496 SWB is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe S, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R496 SWB safe to buy?
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