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P912 XCW

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 XCW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,408 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,926 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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P912 XCW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P912 XCW, 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 P912 XCW registered?

P912 XCW is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P912 XCW safe to buy?

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