Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto (1998)
1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 Hyundai Accent is a poor reliability bet: only 28.8% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly three-quarters of test attempts uncover problems. With fewer than 5% of vehicles showing dangerous defects, the failures aren't catastrophic safety issues—just the accumulated wear and corrosion you'd expect from a 26-year-old car.
The median mileage of 63,633 is reasonable for the age, suggesting survivors in this cohort have been looked after, yet they're still averaging nearly one failure and two advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for repairs at each MOT and expect to address worn brakes, exhausts, and suspension components as standard.
What to check before buying a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe I Auto vehicles fall between 48,578 and 76,577 miles.
MOT History Averages
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