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F56 RFA

1988 Hyundai Stellar

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,765 mi
Last recorded40,765 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Stellar77,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 RFA
MakeHyundai
ModelStellar
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,765 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 40,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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F56 RFA is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F56 RFA, 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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What year was F56 RFA registered?

F56 RFA is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F56 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F56 RFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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