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L814 OTW

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,353 mi
Last recorded187,353 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 OTW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 187,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 80,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front door needs attention

Pass 8 Nov 2013 180,554 miles

nearside front door needs attention

Pass 5 Nov 2012 173,878 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 166,810 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 159,314 miles

boot split nearside rear top ball joint

boot split offside rear top ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2010 159,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

boot split nearside rear top ball joint

boot split offside rear top ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2009 154,342 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear upper suspension ball joint boot split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 145,536 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2008 145,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2007 136,373 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f head light bulb dim

Fail 31 Oct 2007 136,373 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f head light bulb dim

Pass 3 Nov 2006 127,842 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 127,841 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 119,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L814 OTW is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L814 OTW, 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 L814 OTW registered?

L814 OTW is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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