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P691 KPY

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 KPY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 159,307 miles

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

both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen ok

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 148,120 miles

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

crank shaft pulley loose

Fail 15 Mar 2010 146,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

crank shaft pulley loose

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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P691 KPY is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P691 KPY, 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 P691 KPY registered?

P691 KPY is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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