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R988 JGP

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,041 mi
Last recorded51,041 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 JGP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 47,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 47,130 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R988 JGP is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R988 JGP, 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 R988 JGP registered?

R988 JGP is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R988 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 JGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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