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R942 NMO

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 NMO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 82,863 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,859 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front no.plate slightly deteriorated O/S Door mirror plastic casing slightly loose N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,566 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 77,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,592 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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R942 NMO is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,972cc 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 R942 NMO, 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 R942 NMO registered?

R942 NMO is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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