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R268 SWR

1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska67,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 SWR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Alaska
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 91,478 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 91,477 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2008 75,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,380 miles

Fuel filler pipe badley corroded

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

Fail 11 May 2007 67,380 miles

Fuel filler pipe badley corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 60,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 60,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Alaska?

Based on 475 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
7,089
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
position lamp(s) not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Registration plate lamp not working 19
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R268 SWR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,616 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 Alaska fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R268 SWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R268 SWR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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