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S83 TSU

1998 Hyundai Atoz

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Atoz57,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 TSU
MakeHyundai
ModelAtoz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,010 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

jacked on sills.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 73,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Boths sills damaged - incorrect jacking

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

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

n/s/f gear box rubber mounting slightly worn

n/s/r shocker outer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,294 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,983 miles

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

advise corrosion creeping in from edges of front brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise corrosion creeping in from edges of front brake discs

nearside front tyre recommend early replacement due to unevan wear

nearside rear tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake pipes corroded (to flexi)

both rear footbrake readings low

handbrake adjustment

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,250 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

handbrake adjustment

nearside front lower basll joint gaiter split

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front inner door handle sticking

offside front sill damaged by jacking

power steering rack slight leak

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,555 miles

rear silencer heatshield insecure.

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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S83 TSU is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S83 TSU, 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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S83 TSU is a 1998 Hyundai Atoz, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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