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S381 SBA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 SBA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 99,401 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 87,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 87,205 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 75,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 75,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearsidefront tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre 3mm 205/60/15v

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S381 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S381 SBA, 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 S381 SBA registered?

S381 SBA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S381 SBA safe to buy?

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