1998 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · R270 AUJ
1998 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 117,110 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R270 AUJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2012
- 117,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R270 AUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Hyundai Accent (R270 AUJ) between September 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
R270 AUJ Mileage History
- 07/09/200694,448 mi
- 14/11/2007102,127 mi+7,679 mi
- 15/11/2007102,127 mi
- 19/09/2008105,265 mi+3,138 mi
- 19/09/2008105,265 mi
- 20/08/2009106,799 mi+1,534 mi
- 22/10/2010107,129 mi+330 mi
- 28/10/2010107,129 mi
- 02/11/2011111,762 mi+4,633 mi
- 02/11/2011111,762 mi
- 02/11/2012117,110 mi+5,348 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Accent (X3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
X3 shells rust around the rear arches, sills, jacking points and floor seams, and neglected UK cars often hide patch repairs underneath underseal. Once the corrosion reaches structural areas the repair cost usually exceeds the car’s value.
- Cooling-system neglect leading to overheatingSerious
Older X3 petrols dislike years of cheap coolant changes and deferred maintenance. Radiators, thermostats and water pumps get ignored until the car overheats, after which head-gasket trouble or persistent coolant loss can follow.
- Rear wheel bearing and axle-bush wearModerate
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