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P294 YGH

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,640 mi
Last recorded28,640 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 YGH
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,640 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 128,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,402 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 11,730 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 11,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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P294 YGH is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P294 YGH, 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 P294 YGH registered?

P294 YGH is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P294 YGH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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