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N152 DHE

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,030 mi
Last recorded175,030 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 DHE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 175,030 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp beams poor

Fail 21 Sep 2011 175,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust in poor condition

headlamp beams poor

Pass 17 Sep 2009 170,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 170,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 168,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 167,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 166,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 166,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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N152 DHE is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 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 N152 DHE, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N152 DHE registered?

N152 DHE is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N152 DHE safe to buy?

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