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R135 PWO

1998 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 PWO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 85,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 75,199 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 60,707 miles

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

slight leak on radiator

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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R135 PWO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R135 PWO, 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 R135 PWO registered?

R135 PWO is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R135 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 PWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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