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S129 BAV

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,394 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake imbalance

high level stop light not working.

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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S129 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Blue 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 S129 BAV, 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 S129 BAV registered?

S129 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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