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R201 LFL

1998 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,726 mi
Last recorded143,726 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 LFL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 143,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backbox bracket broken

both rear arches very corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 15 Oct 2012 143,717 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backbox bracket broken

both rear arches very corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2011 131,282 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 131,270 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2009 106,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,420 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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R201 LFL is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R201 LFL, 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 R201 LFL registered?

R201 LFL is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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