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P31 MKE

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 MKE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,252 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack in tread and inner sidewall.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 70,136 miles

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

n/s/f mirror class cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,725 miles

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

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

battery insecure in tray.

o/s/rear tyre inner/outer edges of tread cracked.

slight leak from power steering rack around pinion shaft/o/s gaiter area.

slight play in o/s/front steering rack arm.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,725 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure in tray.

o/s/rear tyre inner/outer edges of tread cracked.

slight leak from power steering rack around pinion shaft/o/s gaiter area.

slight play in o/s/front steering rack arm.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 58,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P31 MKE is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 P31 MKE, 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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P31 MKE is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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