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R538 UFJ

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,878 mi
Last recorded139,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 UFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 139,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 137,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under bonnet and under side pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres perished between treads

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill and end cap corroded

all suspension components corroded

front suspension arms to anti roll bar brackets corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 136,921 miles

offside rear sill corroded

rear shocks bouncy

under bonnet brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 134,340 miles

front brakes pipes to flexis corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear shocks bouncy

under bonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 134,294 miles

Braking system leaking valve from master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes pipes to flexis corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear shocks bouncy

Pass 15 Jun 2016 132,212 miles

rear shocks bouncy

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 127,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 126,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,631 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,631 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 120,575 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 117,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2010 108,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 108,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 97,935 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 97,798 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2008 84,138 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 84,093 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 17 May 2007 71,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,537 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 60,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 60,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2005 51,403 miles

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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R538 UFJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R538 UFJ, 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 R538 UFJ registered?

R538 UFJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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