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05-28-LU

1998 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,827 mi
Last recorded144,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05-28-LU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 144,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 144,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 128,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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05-28-LU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,562 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05-28-LU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 05-28-LU?

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What year was 05-28-LU registered?

05-28-LU is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 05-28-LU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05-28-LU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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