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R489 JWY

1998 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,078 mi
Last recorded51,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 JWY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Lsi Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,694 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

battery acid causing coroshion

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,401 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 39,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 33,138 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 33,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto?

Based on 540 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
position lamp(s) not working 43
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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R489 JWY is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 JWY registered?

R489 JWY is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Lsi Auto, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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