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S428 ATX

1999 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Accent65,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 ATX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2012 97,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Theo/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge,

surface rustin places on the underside

Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,984 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,937 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,008 miles

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS STARTED TO GET DE-FACED.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 83,999 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS STARTED TO GET DE-FACED.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,380 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,530 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S428 ATX is a 1999 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S428 ATX, 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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S428 ATX is a 1999 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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