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R588 FEH

1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska67,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 FEH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Alaska
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 91,273 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 69,145 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 69,145 miles

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

fuel filler neck corroding

rack damp

Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,048 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Alaska?

Based on 475 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
7,089
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
position lamp(s) not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Registration plate lamp not working 19
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R588 FEH is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,616 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 Alaska fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R588 FEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R588 FEH is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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