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OIL 7523

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7523
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 86,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front reg plate cracked

parking brake lever travel

Fail 5 Jan 2008 77,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front reg plate cracked

parking brake lever travel

Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

wiper track marks on screen & blade weak.

Fail 8 Jan 2007 70,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

wiper track marks on screen, blade weak.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 62,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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OIL 7523 is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OIL 7523, 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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OIL 7523 is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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