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P354 FEW

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 FEW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 133,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,119 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 125,993 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 118,243 miles

clucth needed

Fail 3 Dec 2007 118,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clucth needed

Pass 29 Nov 2006 109,702 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 109,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P354 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P354 FEW, 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 P354 FEW registered?

P354 FEW is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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