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J508 GMD

1991 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Hyundai Sonata81,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 GMD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,435 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2010 54,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,298 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front pads cannot be seen

rectracting mecanism slow but locking ender load

Fail 9 Feb 2009 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front pads cannot be seen

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

hand brake traveling slightly high

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

handbrake travelling high

middel mirror inscure.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,357 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

hand brakle travelling high. †

middel mirror inscured.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,667 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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J508 GMD is a 1991 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J508 GMD, 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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J508 GMD is a 1991 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 August 1991.

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