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J8 EPC

1998 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,723 mi
Last recorded27,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EPC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,723 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,311 miles

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

n/s side ind temp fixed

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,714 miles

n/s front ind lamp temp fixed

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 25,007 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,133 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,563 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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J8 EPC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J8 EPC, 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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What year was J8 EPC registered?

J8 EPC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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