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S439 RCR

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,096 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 94,096 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,410 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 92,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 86,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 81,000 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 81,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Ls?

Based on 3,278 MOT tests across 712 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,506
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 379
Registration plate lamp not working 234
position lamp(s) not working 221
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 191
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S439 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,455 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 Ls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 397 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S439 RCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S439 RCR registered?

S439 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S439 RCR safe to buy?

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