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R126 GCA

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,066 mi
Last recorded87,066 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 GCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 77,186 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 72,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 32,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R126 GCA 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 R126 GCA, 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 R126 GCA registered?

R126 GCA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R126 GCA safe to buy?

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