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B8 LST

1998 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,843 mi
Last recorded109,843 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LST
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,843 miles

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

Centre and front exhaust slightly coroded

Front brake discs slightly scored

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside rear fuel pipes slightly coroded

No plate lights slightly deteriorated

Non genuine brake fluid cap fitted

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 109,841 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre and front exhaust slightly coroded

Front brake discs slightly scored

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside rear fuel pipes slightly coroded

No plate lights slightly deteriorated

Non genuine brake fluid cap fitted

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,536 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,724 miles

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

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

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 Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake efficiency near limit at 17%

Pass 7 Mar 2009 84,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,672 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 70,626 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,593 miles

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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B8 LST is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 LST, 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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B8 LST is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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