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R132 YLC

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,748 mi
Last recorded69,748 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 69,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 69,745 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 68,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 67,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 67,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 66,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 65,101 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 63,774 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 63,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 62,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 61,558 miles

fuel cap incomplete but still maintaining a good seal

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2008 60,296 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2007 58,975 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 57,515 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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R132 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R132 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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R132 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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