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R919 YLG

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 YLG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 124,433 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 118,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 109,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 109,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 98,699 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 98,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R919 YLG is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R919 YLG, 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 R919 YLG registered?

R919 YLG is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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