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R241 URA

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 URA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,918 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,782 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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R241 URA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R241 URA, 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 R241 URA registered?

R241 URA is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R241 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 URA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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