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N380 AOL

1996 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,428 mi
Last recorded116,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 AOL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,428 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

fuel cap release lever not working properly

offside rear tyre mishaped

oil leak from engine requires further investigation

Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre mishaped

both front wiper blades smearing

fuel cap release lever not working properly

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished

oil leak from engine requires further investigation

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 115,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 114,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 114,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,267 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 109,267 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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N380 AOL is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N380 AOL, 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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N380 AOL is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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