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R129 XEC

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,667 mi
Last recorded131,667 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 XEC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

font brake pads getting low

n/s/front brake pipe corroded but not excesive

n/s/front side light working but dim

Fail 3 Feb 2011 131,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

font brake pads getting low

n/s/front brake pipe corroded but not excesive

n/s/front side light working but dim

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre On 1.6mm

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 95,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre On 1.6mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 69,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2005 58,336 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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R129 XEC 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 54.5%.

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 R129 XEC, 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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R129 XEC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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