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S259 RNM

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 RNM
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,499 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2019 62,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2018 61,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 56,558 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 52,920 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 26 May 2015 52,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2014 50,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 30,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 30,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S259 RNM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S259 RNM, 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 S259 RNM registered?

S259 RNM is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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