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N262 BGM

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,990 mi
Last recorded121,990 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 BGM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 121,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 121,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tick over hunting

Fail 22 Dec 2006 119,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 115,001 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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N262 BGM is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Blue 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 N262 BGM, 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 N262 BGM registered?

N262 BGM is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N262 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 BGM 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.

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