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P205 NRP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,466 mi
Last recorded103,466 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 NRP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,466 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 95,759 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 95,759 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,278 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 31 May 2007 81,942 miles

Crank pulley rubber insert worn (loose)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre has nail in

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 May 2007 81,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crank pulley incorrectly fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,231 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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P205 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P205 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 P205 NRP registered?

P205 NRP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P205 NRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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