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P18 RNO

1998 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 RNO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016
Pass 2 Apr 2014
Pass 2 Apr 2013

front windscreen damaged

vehicle been modified

Fail 30 Mar 2013

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front windscreen damaged

vehicle been modified

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,274 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,000 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2008 87,230 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2008 87,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 86,784 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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P18 RNO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P18 RNO, 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 P18 RNO registered?

P18 RNO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is P18 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 RNO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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