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R303 MFL

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 MFL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,482 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,502 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,863 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,855 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 49,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R303 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R303 MFL, 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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R303 MFL is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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