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S234 XCA

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,202 mi
Last recorded94,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 XCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 94,202 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 63,900 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,718 miles

foot brake travel †

Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,717 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seat belt play

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover damaged

r/tail gate cover damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2005 53,328 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 53,326 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 53,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe E?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,178
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Registration plate lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 57
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 37
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S234 XCA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,226 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S234 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe E typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S234 XCA registered?

S234 XCA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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