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P609 DPE

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 DPE
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 120,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 114,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 114,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 109,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 109,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 99,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,262 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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P609 DPE is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P609 DPE, 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 P609 DPE registered?

P609 DPE is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P609 DPE safe to buy?

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