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R130 FTW

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 FTW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,427 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slight worn

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides sills corrosion and rear inner sills and off side front sill corroded in non presscribed area

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake high

under trays

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slight worn

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills corrosion and near side rear body damage

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight play inner steering rack joints

under trays

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,899 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slight worn

near side rear tyre wearing and slight cracking moved fron off side front

off side sill corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slight worn

off side sill corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,210 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs very slight worn

front tyres slight cracking

outer sills slight corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,317 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,203 miles

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

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

hand brake slight high

Fail 5 Apr 2011 70,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

hand brake slight high

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 68,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,730 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 47,730 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R130 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R130 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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R130 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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