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R2 VMB

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,517 mi
Last recorded104,517 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 VMB
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,517 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front outer constant velocity gaitor seeping grease, cable tie used to secure

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,517 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front outer constant velocity gaitor seeping grease, cable tie used to secure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 96,704 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,503 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 72,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 72,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,603 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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R2 VMB is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 73,444 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 R2 VMB, 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 27 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R2 VMB registered?

R2 VMB is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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