1997 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Petrol · R203 DJN
1997 Hyundai Sonata (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 77,635 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SONATA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1997cc
R203 DJN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2011
- 77,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R203 DJN Mileage History
- 29/06/200659,571 mi
- 01/07/200659,571 mi
- 03/11/200766,582 mi+7,011 mi
- 12/12/200868,081 mi+1,499 mi
- 12/12/200868,081 mi
- 05/01/201072,025 mi+3,944 mi
- 06/01/201072,037 mi+12 mi
- 13/01/201177,635 mi+5,598 mi
Average of roughly 3,977 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R203 DJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Sonata (R203 DJN) between June 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”; “Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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