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P203 NRP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,798 mi
Last recorded132,798 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 132,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 127,027 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 127,027 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 120,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 101,746 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,836 miles

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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P203 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P203 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 P203 NRP registered?

P203 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P203 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 NRP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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