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S238 BDP

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 BDP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,774 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/r bodywork damaged

petrol flap broken

rear discs poor

small crack in screen

washers poor

centre exhaust minor blow

front damaged

front discs poor

Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 111,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 103,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,368 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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S238 BDP is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 73,444 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 S238 BDP, 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 27 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S238 BDP is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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