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N170 XDO

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,671 mi
Last recorded145,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 XDO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 145,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 145,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to o/s/f wing and door

n/s wiper starting to split at end

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 XDO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N170 XDO, 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 N170 XDO registered?

N170 XDO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N170 XDO safe to buy?

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