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S498 ULS

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E77,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 ULS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,699 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,883 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 69,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe E?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,178
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Registration plate lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 57
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 37
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S498 ULS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E 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 Coupe E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,226 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 Coupe E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S498 ULS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S498 ULS registered?

S498 ULS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe E, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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