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S697 RMS

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 RMS
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 100,857 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper corner damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,455 miles

1x front section of front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion under bonnet.

2x rear sections of front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The exhaust system showinmg signs of corrosion,heavily corroded around flanges.

The nearside front and offside front lower wiishbone rear bushes in poor condition.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack/perish.

The nearside front brake binding slightly.

The offside front tyre showing some wear on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,454 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

1x front section of front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion under bonnet.

2x rear sections of front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The exhaust system showinmg signs of corrosion,heavily corroded around flanges.

The nearside front and offside front lower wiishbone rear bushes in poor condition.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack/perish.

The nearside front brake binding slightly.

The offside front tyre showing some wear on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,710 miles

Front to rear brake pipes - within the engine compartment - are showing some signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,709 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front to rear brake pipes - within the engine compartment - are showing some signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,914 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front wishbone mounting bushes are in poor condition.

The off side rear tyre is wearing low around the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,898 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 76,861 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

The rear number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 72,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

The exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion in places.

The front number plate is in poor condition.

The off side and near side rear and one front to rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.

The off side front tyre is worn low on the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,437 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,437 miles

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

All brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is heavily corroded at the rear flange joint.

The front number plate is in poor condition.

The near side front tyre and off side rear tyre are both worn on the edges of the tread.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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S697 RMS is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S697 RMS, 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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S697 RMS is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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