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R818 RWN

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 RWN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,548 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,617 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,518 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear top strut mounts rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,292 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear top strut mounts rusty

slight drag on n/s and o/s front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,415 miles

Both front wishbones rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,821 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 78,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,788 miles

N/S washer jet inoperative

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)

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

Surface corrosion front supension, both lower wishbones

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,222 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,095 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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R818 RWN is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R818 RWN, 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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R818 RWN is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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