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S328 RVU

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,447 mi
Last recorded85,447 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 RVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner shoulder. airbag light on dash.headlamp switch sticking

Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner shoulder. airbag light on dash.headlamp switch sticking

Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,909 miles

front discs lipped. rear discs corroding. airbag light on dash. front no plate cracked. o/s/f tyre wear on shoulder

Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,909 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped. rear discs corroding. airbag light on dash. front no plate cracked. o/s/f tyre wear on shoulder

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,056 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,615 miles

front discs worn

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 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RVU, 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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S328 RVU is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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