Official DVLA Record

1997 Hyundai Sonata 3.0L Petrol · R618 BNY

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/04/2010
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R618 BNY Mileage History

  1. 01/06/200657,694 mi
  2. 21/06/200761,607 mi+3,913 mi
  3. 19/06/200864,162 mi+2,555 mi
  4. 19/06/200864,162 mi
  5. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 11:09
MOT Analysis

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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