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N170 KUR

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 KUR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,106 miles

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

require new wiper blades

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

require new wiper blades

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,813 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 73,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake lever button/ratchet intermittently sticks

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,933 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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N170 KUR is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N170 KUR, 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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N170 KUR is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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