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L285 ETA

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,807 mi
Last recorded94,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 ETA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 92,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 92,427 miles

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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L285 ETA is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L285 ETA, 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 L285 ETA registered?

L285 ETA is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L285 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 ETA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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