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R772 WWR

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 WWR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,219 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,086 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake sticking slighty

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blowing from manifold area? (BORDERLINE PASS).

light cracking on power steering belt. both no` plates deteriorating (BORDERLINE PASS!).

rear tyres ON MOT LIMIT + osr bald on inner edge. (BORDERLINE PASS!) 205/60*15H

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates fadeing also crack in front number plate border line pass

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,447 miles

both main brake pipes coroded/pitted at rear sections (BORDERLINE PASS!)

front anti-roll bar ns end very close to subframe [possibly distorted BORDERLINE PASS].

front no` plate cracked.n/s wiper blade split.osr lense cracked.oil [possibly filter].exhaust blowing from manifold area (BORDERLINE PASS).

nsf shock absorber leaking slightly.both front spring seats badly coroded.osr tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge.

nsr brake binding and discs inner surface appears deteriorated (BORDERLINE PASS!)calliper arm not fully returning !

play in both front suspension arm ball joints and rear bush`s starting to seperate.slight play in osr anti-roll bar link.wear lip in front brake discs.centre bracket on exhaust half broken/coroded badly.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,087 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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R772 WWR is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R772 WWR, 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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R772 WWR is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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