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P226 JKR

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 JKR
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 75,332 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2005 75,269 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 75,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P226 JKR is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P226 JKR, 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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How do I check the history of P226 JKR?

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What year was P226 JKR registered?

P226 JKR is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P226 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 JKR shows 4 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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