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R130 CWY

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 CWY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,317 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,525 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 83,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,710 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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R130 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red 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 R130 CWY, 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 R130 CWY registered?

R130 CWY is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R130 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 CWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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