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P534 EHC

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,081 mi
Last recorded148,081 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Hyundai Sonata81,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 EHC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 148,081 miles

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

slight play o/s hub

suspension rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2010 135,360 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 135,360 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 132,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,788 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 127,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 121,345 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2007 121,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

o/s/f door shut starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2006 114,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 114,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (inner edge)

rear tyres "feathered" on inner edges

small exhaust leak fron centre section of exhaust

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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P534 EHC is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P534 EHC, 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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P534 EHC is a 1996 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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