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N361 XMO

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,939 mi
Last recorded60,939 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 XMO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,939 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,916 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 53,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 49,647 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N361 XMO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N361 XMO, 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

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What year was N361 XMO registered?

N361 XMO is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N361 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N361 XMO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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