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R881 GTL

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,155 mi
Last recorded63,155 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 GTL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 63,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,351 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

EXHAUST RUSTY

SUSPENSION BUSHES SPONGY

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,617 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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R881 GTL is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R881 GTL, 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 R881 GTL registered?

R881 GTL is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R881 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 GTL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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