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S722 RAX

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 RAX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 157,234 miles

battery still not clamped

slight noise on front susp over bumps

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

some wear in footbrake peddle linkage

Fail 7 Nov 2008 155,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery not clamped

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2008 412,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 142,794 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 136,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 130,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 130,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 130,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 129,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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S722 RAX is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 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 S722 RAX, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S722 RAX is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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