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S729 DGD

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 DGD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front drive shaft seal leakin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play on offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside drive shaft gearbox oil seal leaking

very slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 85,299 miles

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

offside rear brake noisy poss metal to metal

Fail 9 Nov 2006 85,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

This vehicle has no brakes due to burst offside front metal brake pipe.Brakes not tested on roller brake tester

Pass 12 Nov 2005 74,422 miles

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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S729 DGD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in White 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 S729 DGD, 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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S729 DGD is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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