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S832 JRN

1998 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,819 mi
Last recorded35,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Aprilia Sonic12,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 JRN
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,819 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 35,819 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,782 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,822 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,042 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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S832 JRN is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 12,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aprilia Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S832 JRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S832 JRN registered?

S832 JRN is a 1998 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S832 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S832 JRN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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