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R424 XWE

1998 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Hyundai Sonata75,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 XWE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,969 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,486 miles

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

Off side front ABS ring cracked not affecting ABS system

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,680 miles

off side front ABS ring cracked but not afectiong ABS function

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,042 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,357 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight power steering fluid leak

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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R424 XWE is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc 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 R424 XWE, 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 R424 XWE registered?

R424 XWE is a 1998 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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