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N331 JGO

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 JGO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,104 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 74,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 63,140 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 63,140 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and tread low on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2006 59,147 miles

Advise: both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Advise: rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Advise: slight weep from the steering rack

Advise: small chips in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 59,147 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

oil leak

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

slight weep from steering rack

small chips in windscreen

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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N331 JGO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N331 JGO, 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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N331 JGO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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