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R196 KMA

1998 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 KMA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 105,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,049 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 94,043 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 83,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside and offside sills have covers unable to check condition

Pass 21 Feb 2006 75,156 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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R196 KMA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Yellow 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 R196 KMA, 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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R196 KMA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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