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N290 FBW

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 FBW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,009 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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N290 FBW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N290 FBW, 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 N290 FBW registered?

N290 FBW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N290 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 FBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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