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L146 EOJ

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,043 mi
Last recorded137,043 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 EOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 137,043 miles

Battery insecure

battery carrier corroded away

off side outer sill dented

Fail 22 Oct 2007 137,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

battery carrier corroded away

off side outer sill dented

Pass 16 Oct 2006 129,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 129,350 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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L146 EOJ is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 87,807 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 L146 EOJ, 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 32 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L146 EOJ registered?

L146 EOJ is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L146 EOJ safe to buy?

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