1997 Hyundai Sonata 3.0L Petrol · R618 BNY
1997 Hyundai Sonata (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 65,889 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SONATA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2972cc
R618 BNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2009
- 65,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R618 BNY Mileage History
- 01/06/200657,694 mi
- 21/06/200761,607 mi+3,913 mi
- 19/06/200864,162 mi+2,555 mi
- 19/06/200864,162 mi
- 23/09/200965,889 mi+1,727 mi
Average of roughly 2,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R618 BNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Hyundai Sonata (R618 BNY) between June 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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