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L288 JOF

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 JOF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 92,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,021 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear top arm ball joint grease boots split

front number plate damaged and faded whilst rear number plate is faded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 64,353 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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L288 JOF is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L288 JOF, 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 L288 JOF registered?

L288 JOF is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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