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R198 OTT

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 OTT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,458 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play to o/s/r shock

Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play to o/s/r shock

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,748 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

all anti roll bushes perishing

front number plate fading

unable to check lower outer sills/covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,399 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 53,560 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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R198 OTT is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R198 OTT, 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 R198 OTT registered?

R198 OTT is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R198 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 OTT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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