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P349 EAJ

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,377 mi
Last recorded141,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 EAJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 141,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 135,597 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 135,512 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 126,807 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 121,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 121,796 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 114,992 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 114,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,407 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 107,407 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,411 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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P349 EAJ is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P349 EAJ, 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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P349 EAJ is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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