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S226 FAE

1999 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 FAE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,451 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

m/s/f tyre sidewall and tread pattern perished

passenger wiper split

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,102 miles

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

o/& n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,102 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

o/& n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,202 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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S226 FAE is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 65,672 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 S226 FAE, 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 27 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S226 FAE registered?

S226 FAE is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S226 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 FAE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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