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S332 BAV

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,441 mi
Last recorded69,441 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edge

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2017 69,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edge

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 31 May 2016 68,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,936 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,072 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,072 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,799 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2013 64,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 61,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,903 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,445 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 51,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,248 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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S332 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S332 BAV, 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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S332 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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