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S404 RCR

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 RCR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,896 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 11,889 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 115,009 miles

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.16% On Engine Natural Idle Speed, Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S404 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S404 RCR, 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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S404 RCR is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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