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J146 LWD

1991 Hyundai Sonata

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,895 mi
Last recorded199,895 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Hyundai Sonata81,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ146 LWD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 199,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 196,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 196,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 193,465 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 193,425 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 190,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 190,433 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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J146 LWD is a 1991 Hyundai Sonata in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,175 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 J146 LWD, 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 35 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J146 LWD registered?

J146 LWD is a 1991 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 13 August 1991.

Is J146 LWD safe to buy?

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