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B9 BCH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,513 mi
Last recorded83,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BCH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 83,513 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 83,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,243 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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B9 BCH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B9 BCH, 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 B9 BCH registered?

B9 BCH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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