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P606 HTV

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 HTV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,462 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,462 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both steering rack boots damp

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

power steering rack slightly damp

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,979 miles

nearside steering rack boot damp

Fail 9 Jun 2017 33,979 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside steering rack boot damp

offside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,361 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,484 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 25,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P606 HTV is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 80,820 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 P606 HTV, 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 29 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P606 HTV registered?

P606 HTV is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P606 HTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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