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P303 UFE

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 UFE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,360 miles

rear brake discs corroded -o/s just in limit -- steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2010 136,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges -- rear discs corroded - o/s on limit -- o/s sill beginning to corrode -- rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 29 Aug 2008 124,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 124,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,073 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 96,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake travel becoming long

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,394 miles

hand brake gettin g high

Fail 23 Mar 2006 84,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P303 UFE is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P303 UFE, 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 P303 UFE registered?

P303 UFE is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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