CarVerify

Free Car Check

N195 WEW

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Purple Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 WEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 87,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,520 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 78,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front shock absorbers failed because of a leak. they failed for a second time because the leaking oil had been cleaned but the shock absorbers were not replaced.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Hyundai Sonata reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N195 WEW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N195 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N195 WEW?

You can check the full history of N195 WEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N195 WEW registered?

N195 WEW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N195 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 WEW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N195 WEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N195 WEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.