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S731 MFR

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 MFR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 76,411 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst fowling vehicle underside

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,199 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 71,147 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

multiple bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,887 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 58,885 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NOTE:O/S/F TYRE GETTING VERY LOW JUST OK FOR MOT PURPOSES

NOTE:O/S/F WINDOW INOPERATIVE

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ,REAR WISHBONE BUSHES

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

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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S731 MFR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S731 MFR, 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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S731 MFR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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