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S344 RCR

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,785 mi
Last recorded66,785 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,374 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,384 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 43,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,649 miles

cv gaitors perrished

hand brake travel high

n/s wiper rubber split

silencer heat shield loose

small crack in o/s door mirror

Fail 2 Aug 2006 39,649 miles

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

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

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

cv gaitors perrished

hand brake travel high

n/s wiper rubber split

silencer heat shield loose

small crack in o/s mirror

Fail 31 Jul 2006 39,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers mirror cracked slightly

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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S344 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S344 RCR, 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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S344 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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