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P73 BPK

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 BPK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 96,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 94,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 93,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 91,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 84,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 72,244 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 72,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P73 BPK is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P73 BPK, 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 P73 BPK registered?

P73 BPK is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P73 BPK safe to buy?

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