MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside rear tyre heavily perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside rear tyre heavily perished
nearside rear number plate lamp dim
power steering rack damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear number plate lamp dim
power steering rack damp
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside number plate lamp dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside number plate lamp dim
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
clonk inside steering rack
engine very smokey (blue)
front number plate poor
hole on offside front indicator lens
steering rack damp
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
clonk inside steering rack
engine very smokey (blue)
front number plate poor
hole on offside front indicator lens
steering rack damp
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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R142 EOR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R142 EOR, 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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R142 EOR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 May 1998.
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