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R228 DJN

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,489 mi
Last recorded81,489 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 DJN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of advanced wear

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/r tyre severly worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,489 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of advanced wear

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/r tyre severly worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,519 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,722 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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R228 DJN is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R228 DJN, 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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R228 DJN is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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