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R733 SFL

1998 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 SFL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 126,203 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 126,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 120,133 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 120,133 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,256 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 101,189 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 98,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,805 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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R733 SFL is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R733 SFL, 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 R733 SFL registered?

R733 SFL is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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