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P813 SBD

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 SBD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 81,490 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 74,814 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P813 SBD is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P813 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P813 SBD registered?

P813 SBD is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P813 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P813 SBD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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