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P709 JBC

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 JBC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 121,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,834 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 120,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 119,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 119,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 117,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 117,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 98,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P709 JBC is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P709 JBC, 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 P709 JBC registered?

P709 JBC is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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