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EF08 VWJ

2008 Hyundai I800

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,338 mi
Last recorded145,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai I80086,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI800
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 145,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 145,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside either. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018

Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()

Front pads getting low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,990 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3 rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()

Front pads getting low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,318 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,312 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,084 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,081 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear heater pipes excessively corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,300 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Hyundai I800?

Based on 97,620 MOT tests across 9,119 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
9,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 953
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EF08 VWJ is a 2008 Hyundai I800 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai I800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 86,886 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 I800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 953 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF08 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I800 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai I800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF08 VWJ registered?

EF08 VWJ is a 2008 Hyundai I800, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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