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R196 RPY

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 RPY
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,285 miles

both front coil springs corroded

sump pan corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,285 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil spring corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,167 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,087 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Atoz?

Based on 53,480 MOT tests across 4,936 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,886
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,142
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,967
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1,716
Stop lamp not working 1,672
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R196 RPY is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Atoz models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 57,586 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 Atoz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R196 RPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Atoz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Hyundai Atoz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R196 RPY registered?

R196 RPY is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R196 RPY safe to buy?

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