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R217 FFM

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,867 mi
Last recorded119,867 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 FFM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 119,867 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 119,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 116,995 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 116,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 110,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 110,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 92,366 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 85,312 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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R217 FFM is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R217 FFM, 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 R217 FFM registered?

R217 FFM is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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