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R557 RNL

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,551 mi
Last recorded43,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 RNL
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/r tyres side wall perished

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyres side wall perished

Pass 30 May 2012 36,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 36,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,871 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded on rearbox

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 32,869 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield corroded on rearbox

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 31,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 23,797 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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R557 RNL 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 75%.

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 R557 RNL, 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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R557 RNL is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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