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S905 GAE

1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,809 mi
Last recorded20,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe74,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 GAE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Coupe
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 20,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 20,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue around sump bung area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight residue on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 20,269 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue around sump bung area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight residue on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 19,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,204 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 14,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 14,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight restricted free movement, not considered excessive.

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 3 Nov 2014 12,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight restricted free movement, not considered excessive.

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Oct 2013 11,949 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,340 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 10,662 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 10,652 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,152 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 8,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,314 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front wipers smearing screen

handbrake high

o/s/f indicator showing white light slightly

small powersteering leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,846 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Coupe?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
7,139
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 147
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
position lamp(s) not working 75
Registration plate lamp not working 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
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S905 GAE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 147 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S905 GAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S905 GAE is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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