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N204 WEW

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,588 mi
Last recorded58,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 WEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 58,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 29 May 2009 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 20 May 2008 54,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 49,744 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 49,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 44,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 40,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 40,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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N204 WEW is a 1996 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 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 N204 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.

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What year was N204 WEW registered?

N204 WEW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N204 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N204 WEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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