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R189 KFE

1998 Hyundai Accent SE

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent SE76,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KFE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,172 miles

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 78,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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R189 KFE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent SE in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,789 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R189 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R189 KFE registered?

R189 KFE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R189 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 KFE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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