1998 Hyundai Accent 1.5L Petrol · S718 EUA
1998 Hyundai Accent (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 107,762 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2008.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S718 EUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2009
- 107,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S718 EUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Hyundai Accent (S718 EUA) between May 2005 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
S718 EUA Mileage History
- 31/05/200578,894 mi
- 09/06/200578,936 mi+42 mi
- 08/11/200687,378 mi+8,442 mi
- 06/11/200796,709 mi+9,331 mi
- 04/03/2009107,762 mi+11,053 mi
Average of roughly 7,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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