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P990 FAS

1997 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Sonata80,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 FAS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2010 117,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank support straps heavily corrodd

n/s/f interior door handle insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,353 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 115,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,123 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2008 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 102,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 102,524 miles

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

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

footbrake close to reserve travel when fully depressed

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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P990 FAS is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P990 FAS, 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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P990 FAS is a 1997 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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