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R542 JWY

1998 Hyundai Atoz +

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz +57,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 JWY
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz +
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,511 miles

battery insecure

both front and o/s/r tyres 2-3mm tread depth

corossion to all road springs

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to radiator

cracking and perishing to both front lower arm rear bushes

engine oil leak

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

high level brake light inop

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,509 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

both front and o/s/r tyres 2-3mm tread depth

corossion to all road springs

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to radiator

cracking and perishing to both front lower arm rear bushes

engine oil leak

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,122 miles

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,077 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs excessively corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,145 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 49,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R542 JWY is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz + in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R542 JWY, 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 R542 JWY registered?

R542 JWY is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz +, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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