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R497 VSN

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,874 mi
Last recorded84,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 VSN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,874 miles

o/s headlight poor image ;front discs wearing ;o/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s headlight poor image ;front discs wearing ;o/s front foot brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2005 72,535 miles

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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R497 VSN is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R497 VSN, 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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What year was R497 VSN registered?

R497 VSN is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R497 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 VSN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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