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R136 YLC

1998 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,653 mi
Last recorded105,653 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 YLC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,653 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,853 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 96,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,336 miles

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,594 miles

PROMPT handbrake travel

nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 79,629 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,787 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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R136 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R136 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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R136 YLC is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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