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S472 ADM

1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska67,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 ADM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Alaska
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,941 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake balance 25%

Fail 6 Jan 2009 64,933 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,828 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust system beginning to deteriorate

front brake discs beginning to corrode and slightly worn

front brake pads low

fuel filler neck pipes beginning to corrode

long hand-brake lever travel

n/s/f indicator loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber gaitors split

slight condensation in n/s/f headlamp

slight damp on power steering rack

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2008 58,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust system beginning to deteriorate

front brake discs beginning to corrode and slightly worn

front brake pads low

fuel filler neck pipes beginning to corrode

long hand-brake lever travel

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber gaitors split

slight condensation in n/s/f headlamp

slight damp on power steering rack

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,895 miles

1,FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,700 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 115,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Alaska?

Based on 475 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
7,089
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
position lamp(s) not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Registration plate lamp not working 19
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S472 ADM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,616 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 Alaska fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S472 ADM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S472 ADM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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