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L938 KEF

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,107 mi
Last recorded101,107 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 KEF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,107 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,794 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L938 KEF is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L938 KEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L938 KEF registered?

L938 KEF is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L938 KEF safe to buy?

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