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R199 HEV

1998 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,258 mi
Last recorded54,258 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 HEV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,258 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,586 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 35,248 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear number plates deteriating

o/s/f washer part blocked

parking brake travel high

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

exhaust system corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,009 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusting. † †car needs good service.and rear brakes. † †slight leak on power steering.

Pass 10 May 2006 32,170 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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R199 HEV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R199 HEV, 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 R199 HEV registered?

R199 HEV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R199 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 HEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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