1998 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · S974 AAR
1998 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 95,144 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S974 AAR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 95,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S974 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Hyundai Accent (S974 AAR) between November 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
S974 AAR Mileage History
- 24/11/202189,082 mi
- 06/10/202291,762 mi+2,680 mi
- 30/08/202395,144 mi+3,382 mi
Average of roughly 3,438 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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