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S478 JVJ

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 JVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,137 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Considerable rust areas around both rear radius arm mounts and rear chassis rails.

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

Rust almost penetrated around rear end of both sills and spread to wheel arch.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,000 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

outer covers rustey on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,220 miles

battery secured by cable ties

exhaust front heat shield loose / vibrating

front brake discs deteriorated and binding -- not quite excessive

front brakes imbalanced / pulling 17% to right -- 25% max allowed

Pass 24 May 2011 28,396 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusting

Front brake discs deteriorating .

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 25,579 miles

Nearside front brake dragging slightly

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,624 miles

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

rust on rear brake back plates -- not excesive

rust under rear body and chassis

Fail 3 Jun 2009 22,624 miles

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

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

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

rust on rear brake back plates -- not excesive

rust under rear body and chassis

Pass 28 May 2008 19,351 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,351 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 168,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2006 16,387 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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S478 JVJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S478 JVJ, 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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S478 JVJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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