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R420 XWF

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,872 mi
Last recorded124,872 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 XWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,872 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 124,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 122,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,892 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 119,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 111,949 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 111,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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R420 XWF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,455 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 Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R420 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R420 XWF registered?

R420 XWF is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R420 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 XWF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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