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P951 EUJ

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 EUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 68,947 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms and coil springs

cv gaiters creased

heat shield loose

slight wear in bottom ball joints

Fail 19 May 2010 68,947 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms and coil springs

cv gaiters creased

heat shield loose

slight wear in bottom ball joints

Pass 9 May 2009 62,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 60,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,268 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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P951 EUJ is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P951 EUJ, 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 P951 EUJ registered?

P951 EUJ is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P951 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 EUJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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