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HUI 2985

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 2985
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on edges

both steering rack gaiters damp

engine has oil leak

slight play in steering rack detecetd at offside front wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2008 126,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on edges

engine has oil leak

slight play in steering rack detecetd at offside front wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2007 117,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 112,102 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a/c belt very loose and twisted

cv gaitors perrished

front number plate cracked

general engine oil leaks

light exhaust corrosion

minor oil leak from power steering

slight oil leak from n/s/f strut

Pass 7 Aug 2006 112,102 miles

a/c belt very loose and twisted

cv gaitors perrished

front number plate cracked

general engine oil leaks

light exhaust corrosion

minor oil leak from power steering

slight oil leak from n/s/f strut

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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HUI 2985 is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 HUI 2985, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUI 2985 registered?

HUI 2985 is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 April 1997.

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