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S422 TAO

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,475 mi
Last recorded40,475 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 TAO
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,475 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on all four shocker casings

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on suspension components and under body panels

Fail 18 Jan 2016 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm ancorage (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight patterns getting poor

corrosion on all four shocker casings

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on suspension components and under body panels

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,430 miles

corrosion on sump

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion on suspention components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 40,430 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion on sump

corrosion on suspention components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,760 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Poor pattens on both headlamps

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,758 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 39,758 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both headlamp pattens getting poor

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,479 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front sub frame and o/s rear under sill

Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front sub frame and o/s rear under sill

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,320 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,086 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,795 miles

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

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,795 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,682 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 37,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,009 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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S422 TAO is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S422 TAO, 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 S422 TAO registered?

S422 TAO is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S422 TAO safe to buy?

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