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R489 FVA

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,461 mi
Last recorded48,461 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 FVA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 48,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,739 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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R489 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 FVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 FVA registered?

R489 FVA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R489 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 FVA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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