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S32 PSR

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 PSR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,042 miles

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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S32 PSR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green 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 S32 PSR, 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 S32 PSR registered?

S32 PSR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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