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R890 OFA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,249 mi
Last recorded115,249 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 OFA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,249 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 115,249 miles

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

Battery insecure

all brakepipescorrode

brakefluid on lo level

exaust corroded

floor pans corroded

front discs scores d

front inner wish bone bushes perished

rear brakeback plates corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 112,788 miles

Bottom arms corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 112,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bottom arms corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel filter corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 109,202 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED, INNER SILLS AT REAR RUSTING, FRONT PADS LOW, FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,073 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pads low,exhaust corroded,front wishbones corroded,front tyres near limit,corrosion rear †brake pipes,wishbone bushes,front springs corroded,o/s/f brake binding,rear disc's corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 101,490 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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R890 OFA 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R890 OFA, 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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R890 OFA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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