MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)
offside front tyre on 3mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)
slight blow from exhaust front pipe or manifold area
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R197 AAV, 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 R197 AAV registered?
R197 AAV is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R197 AAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 AAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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