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S901 AAV

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,896 mi
Last recorded112,896 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 112,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 112,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2008 105,325 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 92,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S901 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S901 AAV, 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 S901 AAV registered?

S901 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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