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S422 HUB

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 HUB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 300mm of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 300mm of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Check age of timing belt ?

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windows cannot be opened.

Pass 13 May 2020 53,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system well corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shockers well corroded

sump corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 53,074 miles

Exhaust middle section well corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shockers corroded

sump corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 53,074 miles

Exhaust middle section well corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shockers corroded

sump corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 52,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system WELL corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear Tyre perished

o/s rear shocker WELL corroded

sump corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 52,757 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system WELL corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear Tyre perished

o/s rear shocker WELL corroded

sump corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 52,478 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear shocker well corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 52,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear shocker well corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 52,175 miles

exhaust system corroded

fan belt detiroted

fuel tank straps well corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 52,047 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 51,543 miles

exhaust system well corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 51,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system well corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 50,530 miles

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

exahust system getting well corrded

Pass 15 May 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,912 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 45,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2009 44,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 44,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,713 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 43,713 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 42,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,572 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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S422 HUB is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S422 HUB, 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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S422 HUB is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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