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R126 YLC

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside sill corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,518 miles

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

nearside and offside sill corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,518 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sill corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,618 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,618 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,993 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,652 miles

oil filter seal leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2006 32,636 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil filter seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2005 28,358 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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R126 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R126 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

R126 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R126 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 YLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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