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R311 OEG

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 OEG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 137,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 120,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r outer sill

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,357 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 99,357 miles

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

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

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

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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R311 OEG is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R311 OEG, 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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R311 OEG is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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