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A17 TPM

1998 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TPM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 98,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 85,087 miles

175/70/14 X 4

ARIEL BROKEN

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

ENGINE INTERMITANT MISSFIRE

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

NSF WINDOW INOP

NSF WING DAMAGED

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

REAR W/BLKADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 2 May 2012 85,087 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

175/70/14 X 4

ARIEL BROKEN

DRIVERS SEAT TORN

ENGINE INTERMITANT MISSFIRE

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

NSF WINDOW INOP

NSF WING DAMAGED

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

REAR W/BLKADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 May 2011 82,205 miles

175/70/13 X4

NO ROAD TAX DISPLAYED

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 4 May 2011 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/70/13 X4

NO ROAD TAX DISPLAYED

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 4 May 2010 78,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 78,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

175/70/13 X4

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,400 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,400 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

175/70/13 X4

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,333 miles

wt x4, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, flexy guards fitted, c.v.boots heavy cracking, n/s sill damaged, front discs wearing thin, n/s rear shock damp, front brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 61,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fanbelt tensioner worn

oil leak

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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A17 TPM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A17 TPM, 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.

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A17 TPM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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