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P525 KSJ

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 KSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,952 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 85,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P525 KSJ is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P525 KSJ, 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 P525 KSJ registered?

P525 KSJ is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P525 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 KSJ shows 3 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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