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S983 AAV

1998 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,043 mi
Last recorded71,043 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Accent69,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 AAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,853 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,853 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,534 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,191 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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S983 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 69,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S983 AAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S983 AAV registered?

S983 AAV is a 1998 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S983 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S983 AAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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