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R125 FTW

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,455 mi
Last recorded74,455 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 FTW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,455 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 74,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,733 miles

damaged at rear bumper

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,344 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2006 53,296 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 53,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R125 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R125 FTW, 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 R125 FTW registered?

R125 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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