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R337 OCH

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 OCH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 107,326 miles

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

engine overfilled with oil

Fail 10 Feb 2009 107,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine overfilled with oil

Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 103,080 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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R337 OCH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R337 OCH, 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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R337 OCH is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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