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E222 BMR

1988 Hyundai Stellar

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,617 mi
Last recorded26,617 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Stellar77,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 BMR
MakeHyundai
ModelStellar
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,186 miles

Rear silencer leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2018 25,395 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,039 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,036 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,033 miles

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED.

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play SLIGHT KNOCK (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement VOID BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,783 miles

O/S/F FLOOR PAN, SMALL HOLE/CORRODED BUT NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREA.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 24,783 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

O/S/F FLOOR PAN, SMALL HOLE/CORRODED BUT NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREA.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,434 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 24,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,036 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,036 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,218 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,208 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,017 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Stellar?

Based on 637 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
1,429
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 56
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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E222 BMR is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Hyundai Stellar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 77,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Stellar fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E222 BMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Stellar typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Hyundai Stellar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E222 BMR is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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