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S596 LRM

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,697 mi
Last recorded80,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 LRM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,697 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 80,697 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,160 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder...205/60hr15

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,599 miles

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

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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S596 LRM is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S596 LRM, 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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What year was S596 LRM registered?

S596 LRM is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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