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S489 SCF

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,506 mi
Last recorded112,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto62,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 SCF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe I Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 112,340 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,849 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 104,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,691 miles

high level stop light in-op †n/s repeater cover is loose

Fail 18 Jul 2005 87,452 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 87,452 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto?

Based on 972 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
5,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 48
Stop lamp not working 42
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S489 SCF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 62,198 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 I Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S489 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S489 SCF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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