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R224 MFL

1998 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto71,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Gls Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 104,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 102,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2007

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel but works ok

Pass 11 May 2006 96,916 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 96,877 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Gls Auto?

Based on 615 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
5,864
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Registration plate lamp not working 41
position lamp(s) not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
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R224 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 71,448 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 Gls Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 MFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Gls Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Gls Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R224 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Gls Auto, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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