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S940 JGF

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls81,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 JGF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 105,233 miles

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Jan 2009 105,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,660 miles

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,975 miles

front number plate deteriating

Fail 11 Jan 2007 93,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S940 JGF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S940 JGF, 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 S940 JGF registered?

S940 JGF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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