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R591 SWJ

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe77,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 SWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front cv boots starting to split

both front to rear brake pipes at front join slightly corroded

front number plate has a slight crack

rear exhaust rubber mountings starting to split

Fail 14 Nov 2008 140,677 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front cv boots starting to split

both front to rear brake pipes at front join slightly corroded

front number plate has a slight crack

rear exhaust rubber mountings starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 132,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 132,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 116,586 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 116,585 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2005 99,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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R591 SWJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe in White 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 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 R591 SWJ, 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 R591 SWJ registered?

R591 SWJ is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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