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S939 JSS

1998 Hyundai Accent Ls

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls73,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 JSS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Ls
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 79,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre feathered near wearbands

nearside indicator lense broken

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,682 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 67,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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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S939 JSS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S939 JSS, 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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What year was S939 JSS registered?

S939 JSS is a 1998 Hyundai Accent Ls, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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