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R789 PEL

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,384 mi
Last recorded98,384 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 PEL
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,384 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 98,384 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is getting weak (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is getting weak (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,171 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,171 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,177 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,480 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,480 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,740 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,840 miles

os wiper is split

Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os wiper is split

Fail 23 Dec 2011 58,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,714 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

alternator belt is squeaking

Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish on side walls and tread

Fail 24 Dec 2007 22,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,356 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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R789 PEL is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R789 PEL, 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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R789 PEL is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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