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S731 LRU

1999 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,072 mi
Last recorded93,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Hyundai Sonata73,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 LRU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 93,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,297 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 83,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,997 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

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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S731 LRU is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S731 LRU, 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 S731 LRU registered?

S731 LRU is a 1999 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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