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R892 NPR

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 NPR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,193 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,419 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 92,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 90,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,881 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 82,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 74,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 66,373 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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R892 NPR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R892 NPR, 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 R892 NPR registered?

R892 NPR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R892 NPR safe to buy?

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