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F101 DNC

1988 Hyundai Stellar

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,075 mi
Last recorded114,075 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Stellar77,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 DNC
MakeHyundai
ModelStellar
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,075 miles

various parts of front and rear suspension has surface corrosion and various parts of front and rear floor and chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 114,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

various parts of front and rear suspension has surface corrosion and various parts of front and rear floor and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,605 miles

various parts of floor and chassis have surface corrosion

various parts of rear suspension have surface corrosion/ exhaust is corroded /

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,822 miles

Front cross member and bumper supports corroded close to failure

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

bulk head corroded and covers fitted

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre in poor condition

play in front wheel bearings

rear suspension bushes worn

underneath of vehicle corroded

underneath of vehicle had body repairs.

wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front cross member and bumper supports corroded close to failure

Oil leak

all suspension components corroded

bulk head corroded and covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre in poor condition

play in front wheel bearings

rear suspension bushes worn

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,718 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

various parts of floor/chassis and suspension have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded

various underbody corrosion and repairs to vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,041 miles

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake back plates corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front inner wings

front brake backplates missing (corroded away)

offside front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front inner wings

front brake backplates missing (corroded away)

offside front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

nearside front shockabsorber base corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,361 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,214 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 100,214 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all rear bushes worn

all suspension components corroded

brake discs in poor condition

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,339 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,252 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2006 94,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,932 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all seat belts difficult to fully extend

Fail 23 Aug 2005 91,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all seat belts difficult to extend fully

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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F101 DNC is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F101 DNC, 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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F101 DNC is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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