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R165 MRH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 MRH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,605 miles

front number plate getting discoloured

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,076 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 100,724 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 97,095 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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R165 MRH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R165 MRH, 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 R165 MRH registered?

R165 MRH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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