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R801 PJH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 PJH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,125 miles

surface corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,841 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,676 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s number plate light is dim

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,676 miles

n/s number plate light is dim

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,884 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,885 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,885 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear fog lamp switch sticking occasionally

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,846 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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R801 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R801 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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What year was R801 PJH registered?

R801 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R801 PJH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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