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P789 FGM

1997 Hyundai Sonata

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 FGM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,191 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,129 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,475 miles

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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P789 FGM is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P789 FGM, 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 P789 FGM registered?

P789 FGM is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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