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R757 KJT

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 KJT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,674 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,251 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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R757 KJT is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R757 KJT, 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 R757 KJT registered?

R757 KJT is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R757 KJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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