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R877 FUF

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 FUF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,638 miles

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)

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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R877 FUF is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 R877 FUF, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R877 FUF registered?

R877 FUF is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R877 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 FUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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