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S298 KSN

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,355 mi
Last recorded123,355 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 KSN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 123,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits alot of white smoke during acceleration.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 120,700 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 108,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 100,663 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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S298 KSN is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Silver with a 1,341cc 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 S298 KSN, 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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S298 KSN is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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