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S221 SBA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 SBA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light is on

rear shockers are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

offside front lower balljoint cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,930 miles

battery loose

small pin hole in n/s outer cv boot

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery loose

n/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to perish

small pin hole in n/s outer cv boot

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,520 miles

n/s outer cv boot has a small pin hole in it

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,114 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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S221 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S221 SBA, 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 S221 SBA registered?

S221 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S221 SBA safe to buy?

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