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S334 BAV

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,732 mi
Last recorded76,732 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,678 miles

brake readings low road tested 62 23

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,807 miles

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

N/S FRONT O/S N/S REAR TYRES SHOWING CRACKING ON CENTER PATTEN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,842 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,260 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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S334 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S334 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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S334 BAV is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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