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R351 TRX

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 TRX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,853 miles

advise front registration plate starting to show signs of deterioration

advise front windscreen has crack outside the swept area of screen at time tested !!!!!!

Fail 4 Feb 2011 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front registration plate starting to show signs of deterioration

advise front windscreen has crack outside the swept area of screen at time tested !!!!!!

Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,139 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,209 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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R351 TRX is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R351 TRX, 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 R351 TRX registered?

R351 TRX is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R351 TRX safe to buy?

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