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P623 SPW

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,221 mi
Last recorded108,221 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 SPW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 108,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s rear discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,873 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 79,892 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 79,367 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

excessive handbrake travel

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes to flexis starting to rust

slight misting of oil on n/s/f damper

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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P623 SPW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P623 SPW, 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 P623 SPW registered?

P623 SPW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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