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3 TNS

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe84,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 TNS
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,986 miles

Headlamp pattern slightly fuzzy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 63,986 miles

Headlamp pattern slightly fuzzy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,563 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 63,560 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Brakes binding on all wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,053 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,683 miles

6 and 7 seat belts not accessible dog guard and bed fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,838 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,567 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted belts not checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,163 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,455 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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3 TNS is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 84,801 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 TNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 TNS registered?

3 TNS is a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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