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M838 YBF

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Sonata87,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 YBF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,039 miles

50% of high level brake light inop

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

50% of high level brake light inop

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,992 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,716 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 76,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,733 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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M838 YBF is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 87,671 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 M838 YBF, 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 31 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M838 YBF is a 1995 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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