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S228 NSR

1998 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,498 mi
Last recorded120,498 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 NSR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 120,498 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 115,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,036 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 108,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,418 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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S228 NSR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S228 NSR, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S228 NSR registered?

S228 NSR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S228 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 NSR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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