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N460 VFL

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 VFL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,386 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 62,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,845 miles

slight cracking in offside and nearside front outer c/v boots

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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N460 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N460 VFL, 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 N460 VFL registered?

N460 VFL is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N460 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 VFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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