MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
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R849 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R849 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 R849 PJH registered?
R849 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R849 PJH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R849 PJH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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