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S249 RNM

1998 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 RNM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,772 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,772 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,024 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,534 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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S249 RNM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S249 RNM, 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 S249 RNM registered?

S249 RNM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S249 RNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 RNM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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