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R296 RGM

1998 Hyundai Atoz +

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz +57,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 RGM
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz +
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 75,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,585 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,694 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 65,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,151 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Atoz +?

Based on 55,293 MOT tests across 4,539 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,024
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,358
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,934
Stop lamp not working 1,732
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1,601
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R296 RGM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz + in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Atoz + models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 57,520 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 4,024 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R296 RGM, 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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R296 RGM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz +, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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