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R945 ABJ

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,703 mi
Last recorded53,703 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 ABJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,703 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front cv boots perished

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,550 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,397 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R945 ABJ is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R945 ABJ, 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 R945 ABJ registered?

R945 ABJ is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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