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R738 TRX

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 TRX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Oil leak Rocker cover gasket. ()

Fail 12 May 2017 72,946 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Rocker cover gasket

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear detriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2015 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear detriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,895 miles

Near side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,895 miles

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

Near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,795 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,409 miles

slight damage o/s head light glass

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,044 miles

o/s head light glass damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,343 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

screw in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,449 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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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R738 TRX is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R738 TRX, 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 R738 TRX registered?

R738 TRX is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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