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P144 DDP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,861 mi
Last recorded77,861 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 DDP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,818 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,767 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all coolent hoses colapsed

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front engin mount splitting

front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all coolent hoses colapsed

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front engin mount splitting

front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 52,826 miles

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

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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P144 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 P144 DDP, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P144 DDP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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