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R133 FTW

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,869 mi
Last recorded120,869 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FTW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,869 miles

front and rear brake pipes poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2011 120,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pipes poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 112,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,872 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 666,958 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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R133 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R133 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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R133 FTW is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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