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R603 KJE

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,334 mi
Last recorded116,334 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,334 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S rear tie bar front bush worn

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

Rattle from centre exhaust box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 116,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S rear tie bar front bush worn

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

Rattle from centre exhaust box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 100,389 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 23 Apr 2007 100,389 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,320 miles

N/S/R tyre also has a nail in the tread.

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

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

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

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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R603 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,136 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R603 KJE, 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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R603 KJE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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