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R767 PJH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 PJH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 106,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

GREASE AROUND N/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Pass 21 Sep 2009 101,657 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

air bag light on

emission test just passable

Fail 15 Sep 2009 101,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,121 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE SMOKEY

N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR SILENCER HAS VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 23 Sep 2008 96,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE SMOKEY

N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR SILENCER HAS VERY SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,607 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN IS JUST PASSABLE

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 28 Jul 2007 91,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,087 miles

bonnet damaged

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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R767 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R767 PJH, 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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R767 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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