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S233 TCA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 TCA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 119,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,517 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 113,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 106,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 99,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 99,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 88,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 81,269 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 81,268 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 81,220 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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S233 TCA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S233 TCA, 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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S233 TCA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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