1998 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · S551 DUB
1998 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 103,770 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S551 DUB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2014
- 103,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S551 DUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Hyundai Accent (S551 DUB) between September 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2014 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
S551 DUB Mileage History
- 02/09/200664,914 mi
- 03/09/200768,364 mi+3,450 mi
- 04/09/200768,364 mi
- 05/09/200871,844 mi+3,480 mi
- 04/09/200974,648 mi+2,804 mi
- 03/09/201076,994 mi+2,346 mi
- 03/09/201076,994 mi
- 02/09/201182,859 mi+5,865 mi
- 04/09/201286,625 mi+3,766 mi
- 07/09/201286,688 mi+63 mi
- 06/09/201395,623 mi+8,935 mi
- 13/09/201395,729 mi+106 mi
- 20/09/2014103,770 mi+8,041 mi
Average of roughly 4,827 miles per year across 13 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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