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R862 VOF

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,282 mi
Last recorded107,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 VOF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2009 92,108 miles

drivers inner door handle stiff to open benifit given

engine lumpy on idle

nearside and offside driveshafts knocking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,007 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 83,856 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,534 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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R862 VOF is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R862 VOF, 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 R862 VOF registered?

R862 VOF is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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