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P221 TRN

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,886 mi
Last recorded70,886 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 TRN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advice,nail in n/s rear tyre

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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P221 TRN is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 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 P221 TRN, 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 30 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P221 TRN registered?

P221 TRN is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P221 TRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 TRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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