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L996 BPA

1994 Hyundai Sonata

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,372 mi
Last recorded102,372 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Sonata87,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 BPA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspensions slightly corroded

front no plate slightly cracked

nearside rear light lens slightly cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisesy

slight corrosion to front cross member

Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,258 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.

nearside rear light lens repaired temporaily

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,229 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 101,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 100,546 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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L996 BPA is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L996 BPA, 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 L996 BPA registered?

L996 BPA is a 1994 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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