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R127 YLC

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,603 mi
Last recorded80,603 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,603 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,399 miles

Slight underside corrossion @ front

slight engine oil leak @ front

Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,588 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,078 miles

rear shoes adjusted new readings 57% & 27%

Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,213 miles

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

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

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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R127 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in White 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 R127 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 R127 YLC registered?

R127 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R127 YLC 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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