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S404 SJU

1999 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 SJU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,381 miles

both rear tyres cracking

near side front tyre wall cracking

near side rear brake pipe greased

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,932 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,649 miles

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2012 62,549 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,498 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil sump showing corrosion [oil leak]

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil sump showing corrosion [oil leak]

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,321 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front wiper signs of wear

Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front wiper signs of wear

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,625 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,800 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,408 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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S404 SJU is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S404 SJU, 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 S404 SJU registered?

S404 SJU is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S404 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 SJU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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