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R181 VOO

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 VOO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,296 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,024 miles

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre has cracks on the inner wall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,339 miles

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

both front tyres are close to legal limit

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2012 76,339 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are close to legal limit

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,756 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 32,686 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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R181 VOO is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R181 VOO, 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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R181 VOO is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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