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F261 WEX

1988 Hyundai Stellar

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Stellar77,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 WEX
MakeHyundai
ModelStellar
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,267 miles

both outer sills weak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills weak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills weak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leaking Aroud Sump Plug

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 61,179 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Stellar?

Based on 637 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
1,429
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 56
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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F261 WEX is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Hyundai Stellar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 77,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Stellar fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F261 WEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Stellar typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Hyundai Stellar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F261 WEX registered?

F261 WEX is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F261 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F261 WEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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