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R789 TNR

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,299 mi
Last recorded117,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 TNR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 117,299 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

off side front brake binding slightly

plaqy in both rear shock absorber pisons [boarderline]

power steering level low

Fail 25 Jan 2008 117,290 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

off side front brake binding slightly

plaqy in both rear shock absorber pisons [boarderline]

power steering level low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 109,848 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

front discs corroded

n/s/f brake slight binding

play in o/s/r shocker stem

slight exhaust blow in area of manifold

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2006 109,733 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED

ENGINE EMITTS BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AFTER LONG TICK OVER WHEN REVd UP/ SLIGHT SIGNS OF BLUE SMOKE WHEN ENGINE REVd UP AFTER ENGINE CLEARED FROM TICK OVER ATTENSION REQUIRED

ENGINE PASSED EMISSION CHECK

ENGINE SUMP VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK IN PLACES / BACK BOX END BRACKET CORRODED AWAY / STILL SECURE / ADVISE ATTENSION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / GOING ON TO BRAKING SURFACE / ADVISE ATTENSION

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

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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R789 TNR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R789 TNR, 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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R789 TNR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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