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S239 SCA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 SCA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,469 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 63,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear roll bar d bushes wear

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,960 miles

rear roll bar d bushes wear

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,194 miles

tyres treads close to legal limits

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,221 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

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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S239 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S239 SCA, 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 S239 SCA registered?

S239 SCA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S239 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 SCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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