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R852 PJH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 PJH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2009 101,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

general exhaust corrosion

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 73,260 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 68,445 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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R852 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R852 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 R852 PJH registered?

R852 PJH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R852 PJH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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