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R558 RKX

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si80,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 RKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe Si
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,060 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 104,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,516 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,321 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,854 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 82,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakes slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,610 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe Si?

Based on 4,978 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 667
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
position lamp(s) not working 352
Registration plate lamp not working 292
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 211
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R558 RKX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 80,893 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 Si fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R558 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe Si typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R558 RKX registered?

R558 RKX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe Si, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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