2008 Hyundai I800: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2008 Hyundai I800?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2008 Hyundai I800 than on all cars registered in 2008.

• Steering rack inner joints5.5× usual
  Hyundai I800

  14.8% All 2008 cars

  2.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Track rod ends3× usual
  Hyundai I800

  15.1% All 2008 cars

  5.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.3%, against 2.4% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Headlights2.1× usual
  Hyundai I800

  19.5% All 2008 cars

  9.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.6%, against 4.1% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

• Engine oil leaks1.9× usual
  Hyundai I800

  21.8% All 2008 cars

  11.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.3% of all 2008 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

Common 2008 Hyundai I800 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2008 Hyundai I800 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Lights and electrics
  47% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  47% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Brakes
  43% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  27% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  24% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Steering
  16% of testsRough price £100–£450

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2008 Hyundai I800

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the steering rack inner joints? (Flagged at MOT 5.5× as often on the 2008 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3× as often on the 2008 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the headlights? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2008 Hyundai I800 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?