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P181 NRP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 124,067 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2008 122,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 114,934 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 114,934 miles

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

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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P181 NRP 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 P181 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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What year was P181 NRP registered?

P181 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P181 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 NRP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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