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P26 NVP

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 NVP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,054 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2008 60,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2008 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2007 55,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 50,025 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 50,025 miles

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

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

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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P26 NVP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P26 NVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 NVP registered?

P26 NVP is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P26 NVP safe to buy?

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