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R869 XOP

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 XOP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,064 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,034 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint All four (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,034 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint All four (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windsreen cracked below swept area side to side

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,569 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level Brake lamp disconnected

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Alternator belt deteriorating

Exhaust front flexi-pipe deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level Brake lamp disconnected

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,379 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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R869 XOP is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R869 XOP, 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 R869 XOP registered?

R869 XOP is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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