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P270 GKP

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 GKP
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,568 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 80,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,814 miles

advise offside front cv boot slight split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,134 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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P270 GKP is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P270 GKP, 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 P270 GKP registered?

P270 GKP is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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