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R977 VWN

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

42,923 mi
Last recorded42,923 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 VWN
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 42,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,740 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 42,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of glass (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of glass (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,286 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbiox

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,279 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine and gearbiox

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,777 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2020 41,769 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill holed near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,156 miles

slight movement both front top strut mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2019 41,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight movement both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,586 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,583 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,927 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,925 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing starting to run rough requires attention,

slight fuel leak from petrol tank.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 38,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing starting to run rough requires attention,

slight fuel leak from petrol tank.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,777 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,680 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,410 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,405 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,945 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 27,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 25,905 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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R977 VWN is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 R977 VWN, 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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R977 VWN is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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