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P180 NRP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,116 mi
Last recorded78,116 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 78,116 miles

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

front offside indicator lens damaged

Fail 28 May 2012 78,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front offside indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 May 2011 77,749 miles

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

front offside lamp glass damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 77,749 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front offside lamp glass damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,842 miles

rear reg plate start to fade starter motor noisy BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES APRX 2.5MM

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,209 miles

both front c.v gaitors cracking gear box oil leak front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,936 miles

both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded general corrosion along exhaust system

Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,502 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 13 Dec 2006 62,502 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front antiroll bar bushes slightly displaced †wear in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,977 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge on legal limit †slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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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P180 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P180 NRP, 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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P180 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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