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S494 RCJ

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,831 mi
Last recorded69,831 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 RCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,848 miles

Drivers side resr door will not open

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,998 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,050 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,337 miles

chip mark in front windscreen

engine oil leak

front pipe heat shield vibrating

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,968 miles

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

chip mark in windscreen

rear silencer heat shield vibrates

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,527 miles

chip mark in centre front windscreen

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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S494 RCJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S494 RCJ, 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 S494 RCJ registered?

S494 RCJ is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S494 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 RCJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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