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S229 SNK

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,615 mi
Last recorded21,615 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 SNK
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 21,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 21,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2006 17,024 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,522 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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S229 SNK is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 12,044 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 Aprilia Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S229 SNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S229 SNK registered?

S229 SNK is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S229 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 SNK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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