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S398 EKN

1999 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 EKN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,635 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 70,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,907 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,900 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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S398 EKN is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S398 EKN, 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 S398 EKN registered?

S398 EKN is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S398 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 EKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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