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P475 VFA

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 VFA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,667 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 42,740 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f & n/s/f indicators lenses slightly insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,740 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f & n/s/f indicators lenses slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,677 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs & pads worn

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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P475 VFA is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 81,999 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P475 VFA, 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 P475 VFA registered?

P475 VFA is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P475 VFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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