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P869 UGJ

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 UGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,666 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades splitting

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,856 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,761 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,702 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 57,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,873 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)

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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P869 UGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P869 UGJ, 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 P869 UGJ registered?

P869 UGJ is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P869 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P869 UGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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