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R701 OFT

1998 Hyundai Accent SE

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,886 mi
Last recorded93,886 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent SE76,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 OFT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 87,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,286 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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R701 OFT is a 1998 Hyundai Accent SE in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,789 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R701 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R701 OFT?

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What year was R701 OFT registered?

R701 OFT is a 1998 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R701 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 OFT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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