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S498 ADM

1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,994 mi
Last recorded114,994 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska67,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 ADM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Alaska
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,994 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 114,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 108,344 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 101,849 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 101,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S498 ADM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S498 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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S498 ADM is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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