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R964 SJW

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,687 mi
Last recorded38,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 SJW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,138 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,130 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,095 miles

Advise damp around power steering.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise damp around power steering.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,369 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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R964 SJW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R964 SJW, 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 R964 SJW registered?

R964 SJW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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