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R731 RSA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 RSA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,563 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 78,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

power steering pump is abit noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,022 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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R731 RSA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 75,259 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 R731 RSA, 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 28 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R731 RSA registered?

R731 RSA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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