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S588 JSA

1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska67,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 JSA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Alaska
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,023 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,513 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

power steering rack leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2005 65,102 miles

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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S588 JSA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S588 JSA, 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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S588 JSA is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Alaska, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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