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N442 WEG

1996 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,264 mi
Last recorded92,264 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 WEG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,264 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 92,219 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle exhaust bracket starting to distort and exhaust rattling

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,959 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 82,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1) engine misfiring at revs 2) tyres 205 60 15 3) wheel nut covers fitted 4) front pads look low

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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N442 WEG is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N442 WEG, 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 N442 WEG registered?

N442 WEG is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N442 WEG safe to buy?

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