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S158 LJU

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LJU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,026 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 74,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 38,443 miles

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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S158 LJU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S158 LJU, 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 S158 LJU registered?

S158 LJU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S158 LJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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