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R958 CUB

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Lpg 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,332 mi
Last recorded80,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 CUB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 80,332 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 77,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,578 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 74,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 63,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 62,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 57,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 57,456 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R958 CUB is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R958 CUB, 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 R958 CUB registered?

R958 CUB is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R958 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 CUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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