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R883 PER

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 PER
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 129,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 107,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 96,405 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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R883 PER is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R883 PER, 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 R883 PER registered?

R883 PER is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R883 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 PER 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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