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S283 PEG

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 PEG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of foot brake pedal rubber

condition of nearside and offside rear wheel arches

exhaust condition poor in places

nearside rear foot brake performance

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to os/ns sills

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,563 miles

condition of exhaust system is poor

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,724 miles

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

corrosion to os/ns front suspension components

nsf antiroll bar contacting chassis

Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,722 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to os/ns front suspension components

nsf antiroll bar contacting chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,376 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

slight blow in front pipe flexi

Pass 29 Jul 2005 57,189 miles

both rear brake discs corroded,only braking on half of disc faces.

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition.

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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S283 PEG is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S283 PEG, 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 S283 PEG registered?

S283 PEG is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S283 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 PEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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