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L959 NMV

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 NMV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L959 NMV is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Silver 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 L959 NMV, 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 L959 NMV registered?

L959 NMV is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 February 1994.

Is L959 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 NMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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