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R142 EVV

1998 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 EVV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,038 miles

n/s/f antirole bar linkage worn.

n/s/r antirole bar linkage worn.

rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 81,038 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f antirole bar linkage worn.

n/s/r antirole bar linkage worn.

o/s/f tyre has split all the way around not down to show any cords.

rear brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,671 miles

exhaust corroded.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,129 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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R142 EVV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R142 EVV, 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 R142 EVV registered?

R142 EVV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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