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P441 BUT

1996 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 BUT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 102,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 88,269 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,090 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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P441 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P441 BUT, 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 P441 BUT registered?

P441 BUT is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P441 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P441 BUT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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