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VIW 8992

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 8992
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 100,435 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 100,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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VIW 8992 is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 VIW 8992, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 8992 registered?

VIW 8992 is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is VIW 8992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 8992 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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