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P778 DPF

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 DPF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,251 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 93,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti-roll bar touching body on n/s

Pass 7 May 2008 88,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 84,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 73,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P778 DPF is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P778 DPF, 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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P778 DPF is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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