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R597 FMA

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 FMA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,972 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 89,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,896 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,495 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 74,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R597 FMA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R597 FMA, 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 R597 FMA registered?

R597 FMA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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