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L221 SDM

1994 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 SDM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all components underneath vehicle are rusting.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,298 miles

front to n/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear chassis leg corroding

o/s/f wishbone corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,770 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 72,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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L221 SDM is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L221 SDM, 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 L221 SDM registered?

L221 SDM is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L221 SDM safe to buy?

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