MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbing
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 XCW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P298 XCW registered?
P298 XCW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P298 XCW safe to buy?
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