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S328 LRM

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 LRM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,314 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,297 miles

slight wear in front discs

Fail 15 Feb 2007 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some pitting to offside rear disc

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 56,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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S328 LRM is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S328 LRM, 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 S328 LRM registered?

S328 LRM is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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