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F637 UEL

1988 Hyundai Stellar

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,258 mi
Last recorded99,258 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Hyundai Stellar77,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 UEL
MakeHyundai
ModelStellar
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,782 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,776 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,041 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 98,641 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 94,097 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 94,097 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,045 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,253 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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F637 UEL is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F637 UEL, 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 F637 UEL registered?

F637 UEL is a 1988 Hyundai Stellar, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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