MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Oil leak
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S233 TCA safe to buy?
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