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R109 RWO

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 RWO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,252 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,252 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,642 miles

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 69,642 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear anti roll bar link rod bushes splitting. †wear to o/s/r shockabsorber. †engine oil leaks/coolant leaks. †exhaust downpipe heatshield fallen off.

ignition switch/barrell faulty. †engine warning lamp staying on. †wear to upper steering colulmn. †o/s/r tyre tread 1.6mm †wear to steering rack at knuckles.

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing. †water pump leaking. †damp at power steering rack n/s boot & pinion. †front brake discs worn/lipped. †

rear brake performances low. †brake pedal spongey/travel. †handbrake lever travel high. †non genuine securing bolt/nut fitted o/s/f lower suspension arm. †

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls?

Based on 1,824 MOT tests across 408 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,879
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
408
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
position lamp(s) not working 113
Registration plate lamp not working 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 99
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R109 RWO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,136 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 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 RWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R109 RWO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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