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R201 WRM

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 WRM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,018 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 114,018 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 108,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 108,640 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,131 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 102,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 27 Nov 2007 95,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,235 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 77,542 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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R201 WRM is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R201 WRM, 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 R201 WRM registered?

R201 WRM is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R201 WRM safe to buy?

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