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R38 KAW

1995 Hyundai Accent

Purple Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Hyundai Accent80,039 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 KAW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,607 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

body work damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2007 98,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

body work damaged

brake inbalance on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,948 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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R38 KAW is a 1995 Hyundai Accent in Purple with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,039 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 R38 KAW, 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 31 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R38 KAW registered?

R38 KAW is a 1995 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is R38 KAW safe to buy?

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