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R12 AGW

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 AGW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 81,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery tray corroded

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

high level brake light not working

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust blow from front section

Fail 20 May 2014 80,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery tray corroded

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

high level brake light not working

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 78,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray corroded

dampness around steering rack

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold/cat

Fail 2 May 2013 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray corroded

dampness around steering rack

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 77,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011
Fail 3 May 2011 75,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,988 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,081 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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R12 AGW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 AGW, 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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R12 AGW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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